Decimal Operations Flashcard

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What is the result of 6.26 – 2.5?

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3.76

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What is 4.62 ÷ 0.44?

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10.5

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Calculate 6.5 X 4.6.

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29.9

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What is the product of 1.9 and 3.1?

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5.89

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Find the result of 7.12 X 2.8.

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19.936

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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Align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the process for dividing decimals?

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Move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal in the product.

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What is the importance of decimal places?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of a number and can affect the outcome of calculations.