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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-27

What is the name of the small dot placed between the ones and tenths in a number?

Asked by edisonzheng1234

Answer (3)

That's the "decimal point".

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

That's a decimal point

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-10

The small dot between the ones and tenths in a number is known as the decimal point. It separates the whole number part from the fractional part and is essential for indicating values less than one. Understanding the decimal point helps in grasping place value concepts in mathematics.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-24