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 that represents 5/10.

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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 9.08 + 14.6?

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23.68

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 5.8 miles divided by 4 runners?

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1.45 miles

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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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 0.53 x 6.4?

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3.392

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How do you find how many times a decimal fits into another decimal?

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To find how many times a decimal fits into another, divide the larger decimal by the smaller decimal.

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If Mrs. Linda has 17.16 cups of brownie mix and each brownie uses 0.33 cups, how many brownies can she make?

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52 brownies

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What is the result of 55.78 + 4.6?

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60.38

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