Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a dot (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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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 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 3/10?

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0.3

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How do you add decimals?

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Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the answer.

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What is 0.2 + 0.7?

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0.9

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What is 0.2 + 0.25?

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0.45

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3.01?

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