Operations with Decimals and Mixed Numbers

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the sum of 18.8 + 261.04?

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279.84

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the result of 21.3 - 4.346?

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16.954

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.36?

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0.216

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 0.36 ÷ 0.6?

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0.6