Decimals, Multiplication, and Factors

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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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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that can divide two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both parts of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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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 in the result.