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The Naked Decimal Point

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A naked decimal point is a decimal written without a leading zero, and it can be misread as a tenfold larger figure if the point is missed.

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A leading zero before the decimal point makes the point visible.

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Trailing zeros are removed and leading zeros are added. The two rules point in opposite directions.