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Introduction To Decimals

Decimals represent parts of whole numbers and consist of a whole number part and fractional part separated by a decimal point. Each place value to the right of the decimal point represents a power of 10. To perform operations on decimals, align the decimal points for addition and subtraction, count decimal places for multiplication, and place the decimal point in the quotient above the dividend's decimal point for division. Decimals are used in measuring, money, and calculations and are an essential part of math and everyday life.

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Introduction To Decimals

Decimals represent parts of whole numbers and consist of a whole number part and fractional part separated by a decimal point. Each place value to the right of the decimal point represents a power of 10. To perform operations on decimals, align the decimal points for addition and subtraction, count decimal places for multiplication, and place the decimal point in the quotient above the dividend's decimal point for division. Decimals are used in measuring, money, and calculations and are an essential part of math and everyday life.

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Introduction to Decimals:

 Decimals are a way to represent parts of a whole number.


 A decimal number consists of two parts: the whole number part and the
fractional part, separated by a decimal point.

Basic Decimal Notation:

 In the decimal system, each place value to the right of the decimal point
represents a power of 10.
 For example: 0.123 = 1 * 10^-1 + 2 * 10^-2 + 3 * 10^-3.

Place Value of Decimals:

 The place value of a digit in a decimal number determines its position and its
weight.
 Example:
 In the number 3.456, the digit 4 is in the tenths place, so its value is 4/10
or 0.4.
 The digit 6 is in the thousandths place, so its value is 6/1000 or 0.006.

Operations with Decimals:

1. Addition and Subtraction:


 Align the decimal points.
 Add or subtract as usual.
 Example: 3.25 + 1.7 = 4.95.
2. Multiplication:
 Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.
 Count the total number of decimal places in the factors.
 Place the decimal point in the product so that the total number of decimal
places is equal to the sum of the decimal places in the factors.
 Example: 2.5 * 0.6 = 1.5.
3. Division:
 Perform long division.
 Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in
the dividend.
 Example: 4.2 ÷ 0.3 = 14.
Converting Decimals:

1. Converting a Decimal to a Fraction:


 Write the decimal as the numerator of a fraction.
 The denominator is a power of 10 corresponding to the number of
decimal places.
 Example: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.
2. Converting a Fraction to a Decimal:
 Divide the numerator by the denominator.
 Example: 5/8 = 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.

Applications of Decimals:

 Decimals are used in various real-life situations, such as measuring lengths,


weights, and money.
 They are also used in scientific notation, statistics, and financial calculations.

Conclusion:

 Decimals are an essential part of mathematics and everyday life.


 Understanding how to work with decimals enables us to solve problems
efficiently and accurately in various contexts.
 Mastery of decimal operations and conversions is crucial for success in
mathematics and other disciplines.

These class notes provide a foundational understanding of decimals, including notation,


operations, conversions, and applications, serving as a basis for further exploration and
study in the field of mathematics.

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