Decimal Operations Flashcard

Front

What is the result of 17 - 1.835?

Back

15.165

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What is 9.08 + 14.6?

Back

23.68

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How do you rewrite 2.568 ÷ 1.2 to make the divisor a whole number?

Back

25.68 ÷ 12 = 2.14

Front

What is the sum of 14.3 + 2.687?

Back

16.987

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What is the product of 31.8 and 0.04?

Back

1.272

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Define decimal subtraction.

Back

Decimal subtraction involves taking one decimal number away from another, aligning the decimal points.

Front

What is the process of adding decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and add as you would with whole numbers, carrying over if necessary.

Front

Explain how to convert a decimal division problem to have a whole number divisor.

Back

Multiply both the dividend and divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimal in the divisor.

Front

What is the importance of aligning decimal points in addition and subtraction?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, leading to accurate calculations.

Front

What is the result of 0.5 + 0.25?

Back

0.75