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 0.37 represent in words?

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Thirty-seven hundredths.

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How do you write the decimal 1.36 in words?

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One and thirty-six hundredths.

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

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The place value of 5 in 0.345 is in the hundredths place.

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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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What is the value of the digit 7 in the decimal 7.89?

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The value of the digit 7 in 7.89 is seven.

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How do you round the decimal 2.678 to the nearest hundredth?

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To round 2.678 to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place (8) and round up, resulting in 2.68.

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What does the decimal 1.15 represent in words?

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One and fifteen hundredths.

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

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To add decimals, align them by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum.