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 dot (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent in words?

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0.5 represents 'five tenths'.

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

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 1.36?

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In the decimal 1.36, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing 3 tenths or 0.3.

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What does the decimal 0.01 represent in words?

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0.01 represents 'one hundredth'.

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How do you read the decimal 2.75?

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The decimal 2.75 is read as 'two and seventy-five hundredths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal 0.789?

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In the decimal 0.789, the digit 7 is in the tenths place.

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What does the decimal 0.003 represent in words?

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0.003 represents 'three thousandths'.

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How do you compare two decimals, like 0.5 and 0.05?

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To compare decimals, look at the place values from left to right. 0.5 is greater than 0.05.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.