Decimals

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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 subtract decimals?

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

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Calculate: 16.3 - 4.156

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12.144

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What is the product of two decimals?

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The product of two decimals is found by multiplying them as whole numbers and then placing the decimal point in the result based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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Calculate: 3.45 x 1.2

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4.14

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor 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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Calculate: 7.8 ÷ 0.03

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260

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What is the quotient of two decimals?

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The quotient of two decimals is the result of dividing one decimal by another, which can be calculated by adjusting the decimal points as needed.

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Calculate: 1.8 ÷ 0.2

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9

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What is the relationship between decimals and fractions?

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Decimals are another way to represent fractions, where the denominator is a power of ten.