G6. Decimal

G6. Decimal

by Teacher Ivy

​Decimal

   We use decimals in basic operations like multiplication and division to find the answers more accurately.

​Decimal Point

   ​ The small dot or point between the numbers.

​Decimal Fraction

   ​ The fraction in which the denominator is 10, 100, 1000, etc. (that is, a power of 10).

​Place Value Chart with Decimals

​Example 1: 

​Fraction to Decimal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is equal to 5/100?

• 5.0

• 0.5

• 0.05

• 0.005

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is equal to 231/1000?

• 0.0231

• 0.231

• 231,000.

• 0.00231

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is equal to 0.8?

• 8/10

• 8/100

• 8/1000

• 80/10