Decimal Operations

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 1/2.

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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 result of 8.5 ⋅ 2.3?

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19.55

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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 result of 3.7 - 1.24?

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2.46

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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 numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the result of 54 ÷ 1.2?

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45

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What is the result of 3.52 + 7.01?

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10.53

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What is the result of 23.2 + 5.9?

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29.10

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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 until it is a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as usual.