<ul><li>MySQL provides various numeric data types including integer, fixed-point, floating-point, and bit types for storing numeric values efficiently.</li><li>Integer types in MySQL support signed and unsigned values, with options like ZEROFILL being deprecated.</li><li>Fixed-point types like DECIMAL are suitable for exact numeric values such as currency, while floating-point types like DOUBLE are ideal for approximate values.</li><li>Tips include choosing the smallest integer that fits, utilizing UNSIGNED for non-negative values, and using DECIMAL for monetary values to ensure data integrity and avoid common pitfalls.</li></ul>

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