The m//g operator, and the split() function, are opposite sides of the same coin. If it's easier to describe the things you want to keep, use a match. If it's easier to describe the things you want to discard, use a split.

m{(\d+(?:\.\d*)?)(?=\s*,|\z)}g
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split /,/
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Which seems easier to write, read, and maintain?