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In mathematics and computer science, truncation is limiting the number of digits right of the decimal point.

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  • Truncation and floor function
  • Causes of truncation
  • In algebra
  • See also
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In mathematics and computer science, truncation is limiting the number of digits right of the decimal point.

== Truncation and floor function ==

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