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compare and contrast integer and floating-point number
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integer numbers refer to whole numbers, both positive and negative, while floating-point numbers refer to numbers with a fractional part. integer numbers are more precise and can range from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647, while floating-point numbers are less precise and can range from 3.40282e+38 to -3.40282e+38. in addition, integer numbers are used to represent fixed values, while floating-point numbers can represent both fixed and dynamic values.
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