Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, in 3.14, '3' is the whole number and '14' is 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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the number 4.56?

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In the number 4.56, the digit in the tenths place is '5', which represents 5 tenths or 0.5.

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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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 can be expressed as the fraction 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What is the process to round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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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 decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.