Decimal Operations with Negatives

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions in a base 10 system, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What does it mean to split a bill evenly?

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To split a bill evenly means to divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the cost.

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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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What is the value of 0.36 in fraction form?

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0.36 in fraction form is 9/25.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/8 is 0.125.

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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 (e.g., 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75).

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What is the process to find out how much money someone had before a purchase?

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To find out how much money someone had before a purchase, add the amount spent to the amount left.

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What is the simplest form of 0.006 as a fraction?

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The simplest form of 0.006 as a fraction is 3/500.