Decimals Introduction

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What is a decimal?

Back

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

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent?

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0.5 represents one half, or 5 out of 10.

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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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator).

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 5/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 5/100 is 0.05.

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What does the decimal 1.83 represent?

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1.83 represents one whole and eighty-three hundredths.

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Which is greater: 9.7 or 9.07?

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9.7 is greater than 9.07.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 3/10?

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The decimal for the fraction 3/10 is 0.3.

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How do you read the decimal 0.03?

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You read 0.03 as 'three hundredths'.

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What is the value of 0.4 in fraction form?

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0.4 can be expressed as the fraction 4/10, which simplifies to 2/5.

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If a number line shows 0.5, what fraction does it represent?

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0.5 represents the fraction 1/2.