Identifying 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, represented with a decimal point.

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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.

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What does the decimal 0.80 represent in fraction form?

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0.80 represents the fraction 80/100, which simplifies to 4/5.

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What is the significance of the digit after the decimal point?

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The digit after the decimal point represents tenths, the second digit represents hundredths, and so on.

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How do you read the decimal 0.79?

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0.79 is read as 'seventy-nine hundredths'.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 37/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 37/100 is 0.37.

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How do you write the decimal 1.15 in fraction form?

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1.15 can be written as 115/100, which simplifies to 23/20.

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What does the decimal 0.6 represent in fraction form?

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0.6 represents the fraction 6/10, which simplifies to 3/5.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.345?

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In the decimal 0.345, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place.

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How do you compare two decimals, such as 0.5 and 0.75?

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