Fließkommazahlendarstellung

Fließkommazahl (Decimal)

A Fließkommazahl is a form of decimal notation used to represent real numbers. It consists of a finite or infinite sequence of digits, with each digit representing a power of ten greater than the previous one. This is in contrast to numbers that can only be represented as fractions, such as 1/2 or 3/4.

In Fließkommazahl notation, a number is written with a decimal point, followed by a sequence of digits. The position of each digit corresponds to a power of ten, with the rightmost digit representing ten to the power of zero, the next digit to the left representing ten to the power of one, and so on. For example, the number six hundredths would be written as 0.06, where the first zero represents ten to the power of minus one and the six represents ten to the power of minus two.

Fließkommazahl notation is used in a wide range of applications, from everyday arithmetic to advanced scientific and engineering calculations. It provides a convenient and intuitive way to express numbers that would otherwise be difficult or impractical to represent as fractions.

The concept of Fließkommazahl notation was first developed by Simon Stevin in the 16th century and has been refined and standardized over the centuries. Today, it is widely used in mathematics, science, and technology and is an essential part of many calculation systems.