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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 dot (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 process for subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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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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What is the product of 4.2 and 7.8?

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The product of 4.2 and 7.8 is 32.76.

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What is 1.572 + 0.38?

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1.572 + 0.38 = 1.952.

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What is 1.53 x 0.7?

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1.53 x 0.7 = 1.071.

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What is the difference between the heaviest and lightest lime if they weigh 4.28 ounces and 2.85 ounces?

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The difference is 1.97 ounces.

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If a stew recipe calls for 3.75 pounds of meat, how much meat is needed for 5 batches?

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Jack needs 18.75 pounds of meat for 5 batches.

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What is the first step in solving a decimal multiplication problem?

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The first step is to multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.