Decimal Operations

Front

What is the result of adding 55.78 and 4.6?

Back

60.38

Front

What is the result of subtracting 3.47 from 7.9?

Back

4.43

Front

What is the product of 0.53 and 6.4?

Back

3.392

Front

If Josh ran a race in 23.8 seconds and Michael in 24.75 seconds, how much faster did Josh run?

Back

0.95 seconds more

Front

When multiplying 0.73 by 2.52, how many times do you move the decimal?

Back

4

Front

Define decimal addition.

Back

Decimal addition is the process of adding numbers that have decimal points, aligning the decimal points before performing the addition.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points, subtract as with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer.

Front

Explain how to multiply decimals.

Back

Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal in the product accordingly.

Front

What is the importance of aligning decimal points in addition and subtraction?

Back

Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

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