Tenths and Hundredths

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What is a decimal?

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

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What does the term 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths refer to the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths refer to the second place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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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 representation of 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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0.3

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What is the decimal representation of 7/10?

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0.7

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What is the decimal representation of 4/100?

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0.04

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What is the decimal representation of 25/100?

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0.25

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How do you read the decimal 0.5?

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It is read as 'zero point five' or 'five tenths'.