Decimals - Grade 5

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of the fraction 1/2.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 3/4 to a decimal, divide 3 by 4 to get 0.75.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby specified value, often to make it simpler or easier to work with. For example, rounding 2.7 to the nearest whole number gives 3.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal number?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in the number 3.4, the digit 4 is in the tenths place.

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How do you arrange decimal numbers in order?

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To arrange decimal numbers in order, compare the whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, and so on, starting from the left.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the number 5.67?

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In the number 5.67, the digit in the tenths place is 6.

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What is the process for rounding 2.49 to the nearest whole number?

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To round 2.49 to the nearest whole number, look at the tenths place (4). Since 4 is less than 5, round down to 2.

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How do you identify the smallest decimal number from a set?

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To identify the smallest decimal number, compare the whole numbers first, then the decimal parts starting from the left until a difference is found.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 87/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 87/100 is 0.87.