Decimals!

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 56.78?

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The value of the digit 5 is 50, as it is in the tens place.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing parts of 100.

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How would you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 3/100?

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The decimal for 3/100 is 0.03.

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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 with whole numbers.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 56 and 9 hundredths?

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The decimal equivalent is 56.09.