Decimals--5th Grade

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

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 value of 0.5 in fraction form?

Back

0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

Back

To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the sum of 14.3 and 13.58?

Back

The sum is 27.88.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is 4 - 0.941?

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The result is 3.059.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2 tenths and 4 hundredths?

Back

The decimal equivalent is 0.24.

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How do you express 1/11 as a decimal?

Back

1/11 as a decimal is approximately 0.09.

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What is the process for simplifying fractions?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).