Naming Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, expressed using 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 is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents the number of tenths, or one-tenth of a whole.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents the number of hundredths, or one-hundredth of a whole.

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How can you express 0.6 in fraction form?

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0.6 can be expressed as 6/10, which simplifies to 3/5.

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What is the decimal representation of 4/10?

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4/10 is equal to 0.4.

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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.