{"id":1211,"date":"2022-04-14T13:03:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T13:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1211"},"modified":"2024-04-02T07:38:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:38:03","slug":"decimal-point-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point","title":{"rendered":"Decimal Point &#8211; Definition, Place Value Chart, Examples, Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-5c7f5904-b60c-40e6-8be3-aede6e1d5982\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#0-what-is-a-decimal-point>What is a Decimal Point?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#1-more-about-decimal-point>More about Decimal Point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#2-decimal-place-value-chart>Decimal Place Value Chart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#7-solved-examples-on-decimal-point>Solved Examples on Decimal Point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#8-practice-problems-on-decimal-point>Practice Problems on Decimal Point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point#9-frequently-asked-questions-on-decimal-point>Frequently Asked Questions on Decimal Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-decimal-point\">What is a Decimal Point?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A Decimal Point can be defined as a point or a dot which is used to separate a whole number from the fractional part of a number. It is also known as Decimal Mark.<\/strong> The symbol of decimal point is (.). We use decimals in our daily life as well. For example: If the cost of a shirt is $\\$$10 and 50 cents, we can write it as $\\$$10.50.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/add-decimal-fractions-using-equivalence\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_to_equi_frac_to_add_pt.png\" alt=\"Add Decimal Fractions Using Equivalence Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div 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For example &#8211; 3.5, 6.79, 78.32 etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-Point-separates-the-whole-part-and-the-fractional-part.png\" alt=\"Decimal Point separates the whole part and the fractional part.\" class=\"wp-image-41525\" title=\"Decimal Point separates the whole part and the fractional part.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-Point-separates-the-whole-part-and-the-fractional-part.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-Point-separates-the-whole-part-and-the-fractional-part-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the figure given above, the decimal point separates the whole number 42 from the fractional part $\\frac{85}{100}$. In words, it is written as Forty Two Point Eight Five.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/placement-of-the-decimal-point.png\" alt=\"Placement of the Decimal Point\" class=\"wp-image-41526\" title=\"Placement of the Decimal Point\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/placement-of-the-decimal-point.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/placement-of-the-decimal-point-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us take the example shown in the image above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The whole number is on the left side of the decimal point and the fractional part is on the right side of the decimal point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point makes it simple to read a decimal number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Using \u201cand\u201d in place of the decimal point:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The whole number part is read as is.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point is read as \u201cand\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Then the fractional part is read as per it\u2019s place value. You will learn about this in the next subtopic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, the number 258.16 is read as \u201ctwo hundred fifty-eight and sixteen hundredths\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/reading-the-decimal-as-and.png\" alt=\"Reading the decimal as \u2018and\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-41527\" title=\"Reading the decimal as \u2018and\u2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/reading-the-decimal-as-and.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/reading-the-decimal-as-and-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Reading the decimal as \u201cpoint\u201d:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;In this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The whole number part is read as is.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point is read as \u201cpoint\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Then the fractional part is read as individual digits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, the number 258.16 is read as \u201ctwo hundred fifty-eight point one six\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/reading-the-decimal-as-point.png\" alt=\"Reading the decimal as \u2018point\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-41528\" title=\"Reading the decimal as \u2018point\u2019\" 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});\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-decimal-place-value-chart\">Decimal Place Value Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Before the decimal point, the place value system is the same as the whole number. But talking about after the decimal point, everything changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-place-value.png\" alt=\"Decimal Place Value\" class=\"wp-image-41529\" title=\"Decimal Place Value\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-place-value.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/decimal-place-value-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Tenths is $\\frac{1}{10}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hundredths is $\\frac{1}{100}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Thousandths is $\\frac{1}{1000}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point is given between ones and tenths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-moving-decimal-point-to-right\">Moving Decimal Point to Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In order to move the decimal point from left to right, we multiply the number by 10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us understand it through an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$243. 756\\times10 = \\frac{243756}{1000}\\times10 = 2437. 56$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-10.png\" alt=\"Multiplying a decimal number by 10\" class=\"wp-image-41530\" title=\"Multiplying a decimal number by 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-10.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-10-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the above image, the point is before 7. As we multiply the decimal number 243. 756 by 10, the decimal point shifts one place to the right and comes before 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">What if we multiply 243. 756 by 100?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point shifts to two places on the right and it will come after 5 and the new decimal number will be 24375. 6&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-100.png\" alt=\"Multiplying a decimal number by 100\" class=\"wp-image-41531\" title=\"Multiplying a decimal number by 100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-100.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/multiplying-a-decimal-number-by-100-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>General Rule:<\/strong> From the above, we conclude that the decimal will be moved to the right by as many places as the number of zeroes in the multiplier and when the number of zeros are given to be more than the digits after the decimal number, then extra zeros must be added to the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example: $92. 89\\times1000 = 92890$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-moving-decimal-point-to-left\">Moving Decimal Point to Left<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In order to move the decimal point from right to left, we divide the number by 10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us understand it through an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-10.png\" alt=\"Dividing a decimal number by 10\" class=\"wp-image-41532\" title=\"Dividing a decimal number by 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-10.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-10-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$162. 53\\div10 = \\frac{16253}{100}\\times\\frac{1}{10} = \\frac{16253}{1000} = 16. 253$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">What if we divide 162. 53 by 100?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-100.png\" alt=\"Dividing a decimal number by 100\" class=\"wp-image-41533\" title=\"Dividing a decimal number by 100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-100.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dividing-a-decimal-number-by-100-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The decimal point shifts to two places on the left and it will come after 1 and the new decimal number will be 1. 6253.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>General Rule: <\/strong>From the above, we conclude that the decimal will be moved to the left by as many places as the number of zeroes in the divisor and when the number of zeros is given to be more than the digits before the decimal number, then extra zeros must be added in front of the number.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example: $92. 89\\div1000 = 0. 09289$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-fun-facts\">Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The fractional part to the right of the decimal point denotes a number less than 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A whole or natural number can also be represented as a decimal number by simply writing point zero ( .0) after the one&#8217;s digit. For example, we can write 15 can as 15.0.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To conclude from the above-explained, the decimal point separates the whole part and the fractional part. If you are looking for some more worksheets on the decimal point, check out SplashLearn today! Visit the website to make learning a fun experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-solved-examples-on-decimal-point\">Solved Examples on Decimal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>What is a decimal point?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A decimal point is the point or dot which is used to separate the whole part and the fractional part of a number. The symbol of decimal point is (.).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Simplify <\/strong>$67. 78 \\times10$<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">On multiplying by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right. We get 677. 8.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Simplify <\/strong>$675. 29 \\div100$<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">On dividing by 100, the decimal point moves two places to the left. We get <strong>6. 7529.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-practice-problems-on-decimal-point\">Practice Problems on Decimal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Decimal Point - Definition With Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">By what number should we multiply so that the decimal point moves two places to the right?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">10<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">100<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">1000<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">1<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 100<br\/>We multiply by 100 to shift the decimal point two places to the right.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">By what number should we divide so that the decimal point moves one place to the left?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">10<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">100<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">1000<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">1<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 10<br\/>We divide by 10 to shift the decimal point one place to the left.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Solve $89. 9\\times100$.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">890<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">899<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">8990<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">800<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 8990<br\/>When we multiply a decimal number by 100, the decimal point will shift to two places to the right. 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So, a zero will be added and<br>the number will be 8990.<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{899}{10}\\\\times100 = 8990$$\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-frequently-asked-questions-on-decimal-point\">Frequently Asked Questions on Decimal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\"><strong>What is the other name of decimal point?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\">\n\n<p>The decimal point is also known as decimal marker or decimal separator.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\"><strong>What are the different symbols for the decimal separator?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\">\n\n<p>In most English-speaking countries, the decimal point is usually denoted by a period\/dot (.) to separate the whole number from its fractional parts. However, in continental Europe, the decimal point is usually denoted with the comma (,).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\"><strong>What is the purpose of the decimal point?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-70ba0347-2def-462c-9793-e9c0ffa98c5e\">\n\n<p>The decimal point is used to separate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/whole-numbers#:~:text=Whole%20numbers%20is%20a%20collection,positive%20integers%20along%20with%20zero.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">whole number<\/a> and fractional part of a number.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Decimal Point? 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