Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, typically represented with a decimal point.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What is the value of 0.50 in fraction form?

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0.50 can be expressed as 1/2 in fraction form.

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What is the result of adding 9.12 and 2.9?

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The result of adding 9.12 and 2.9 is 12.02.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, borrowing if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 5,321.09 - 126.8?

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The result of 5,321.09 - 126.8 is 5,194.29.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What does the symbol '<' mean when comparing decimals?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing decimals?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to indicate that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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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 to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3.63?

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The decimal equivalent of 3.63 is simply 3.63 itself.