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Decimal separator

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We use marks in numbers.

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Decimal separators.svg
These marks show parts of a whole. Some people use a dot.
Interpunct as decimal point in Henderson 1839.png
Interpunct as decimal point in Henderson 1839.png
Other people use a comma. It helps us read big numbers. Do you see marks in your numbers?

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Interpunct as decimal point in Henderson 1839.png
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