Decimals on a number line

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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.

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What does the decimal point represent?

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The decimal point represents the separation between the whole number and the fractional part of a number.

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How do you read the decimal 0.5?

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You read 0.5 as 'zero point five' or 'five tenths'.

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What is the value of 0.05 on a number line?

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0.05 is located between 0 and 0.1, closer to 0.

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How do you locate 1.1 on a number line?

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1.1 is located between 1 and 1.2, slightly closer to 1.

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What does the decimal 7.88 represent on a number line?

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7.88 is located between 7.8 and 7.9, closer to 7.9.

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How do you identify the decimal 0.2 on a number line?

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0.2 is located between 0.1 and 0.3, closer to 0.2.

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What is the value of 0.56 on a number line?

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0.56 is located between 0.5 and 0.6, closer to 0.6.

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What is the difference between 0.8 and 0.80?

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0.8 and 0.80 are equivalent; they both represent the same value.

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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 by the denominator.