Decimals

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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 digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents how many tenths are in the number, or how many parts out of ten.

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How do you write 3 tenths as a decimal?

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0.3

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents how many hundredths are in the number, or how many parts out of one hundred.

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How do you write 25 hundredths as a decimal?

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0.25

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What is the value of the digit 9 in the number 1.96?

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The value of the digit 9 in 1.96 is 9 hundredths.

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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.

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What is 1/4 as a decimal?

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0.25

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What does the decimal 0.07 represent?

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0.07 represents 7 hundredths.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.