Module 6: 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, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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. For example, in 0.35, 5 is in the hundredths place.

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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. For example, in 0.8, 8 is in the tenths place.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below.

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What is the value of 1.08 in fraction form?

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1.08 = 1 8/100 or 1 2/25.

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What is 0.8 + 7.2?

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0.8 + 7.2 = 8.0.

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How do you read the decimal 0.70?

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0.70 is read as 'seventy hundredths'.

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Convert 35 hundredths to tenths and hundredths.

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35 hundredths = 3 tenths and 5 hundredths.

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What is the decimal representation of 709.03?

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709.03 is represented as 7 hundreds, 0 tens, 9 ones, 0 tenths, and 3 hundredths.