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Commas are used with large numbers to separate the thousands (i.e., every 3 decimal places).
 


Commas with Numbers

Commas can be used to make reading numbers a little easier. They are placed every 3 decimal places for numbers comprising 4 digits or more.

Examples:

1,234

23,566

1,234,967

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(not in reference numbers or years)
REVERSE IN EUROPE 

In Europe, the use of commas and full stops in numbers is reversed.

4,567.1 (British / US version)
4.567,1 (European version)
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