Decimal models

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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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What does the decimal 0.1 represent?

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0.1 represents one-tenth or 1/10.

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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 the decimal equivalent of 2/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 2/10 is 0.2.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent?

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0.5 represents one-half or 1/2.

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How do you read the decimal 0.75?

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0.75 is read as 'seventy-five hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 5.3?

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In the decimal 5.3, the digit 3 represents three-tenths or 3/10.

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What is the decimal representation of 1/4?

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The decimal representation of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/100 is 0.03.