[numbers] Fixed point vs Floating point number

Take the number 123.456789

  • As an integer, this number would be 123
  • As a fixed point (2), this number would be 123.46 (Assuming you rounded it up)
  • As a floating point, this number would be 123.456789

Floating point lets you represent most every number with a great deal of precision. Fixed is less precise, but simpler for the computer..