Floating Points
Floating points are a way to represent real numbers in computing, allowing for a wide range of values. They consist of three parts: a sign bit, an exponent, and a fraction (or mantissa). This format enables computers to handle very large or very small numbers efficiently, making it essential for scientific calculations and graphics.
In the IEEE 754 standard, which is commonly used for floating-point arithmetic, numbers are stored in binary format. This standard defines how to represent and manipulate floating-point numbers, ensuring consistency across different computing systems and programming languages.