Decimals Review

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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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 whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right to make it a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equivalent to 3/4.

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What is the result of 82 - 2.54?

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The result is 79.46.

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What is the result of 8.74 x 3.2?

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The result is 27.968.

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If 4 people share 14.8 ounces of chocolate, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 3.7 ounces.