Decimal Operations

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of adding 3.5 and 2.8?

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6.3

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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Round 9.42 to the nearest tenth.

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9.4

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is subtraction of decimals?

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Subtraction of decimals involves aligning the decimal points and subtracting as you would with whole numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the difference between 8.7 and 3.2?

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5.5

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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Look at the tenths place. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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Round 3.78 to the nearest whole number.

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4

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply as if they are 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3