Converting Numbers from Cardinal to Ordinal

Exploring the numbers, we encounter cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers. The distinction between these two types plays a significant role in various contexts. In the upcoming steps, we'll explore creating a versatile function that converts cardinal numbers to their corresponding ordinal counterparts.

Cardinal and ordinal numbers

Numbers used to count are called cardinal numbers. For example, $1$, $2$, and $3$, whereas numbers used to order are ordinal numbers, for example, $1st$, $2nd$, and $3rd$.