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Decimals

Decimals are a way of expressing numbers between whole numbers using powers of 10 and a decimal point. Decimals have an integer part and fractional part, and can be read, compared, added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, and converted to fractions. Decimals are used extensively in everyday situations like measuring and calculating prices.

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Decimals

Decimals are a way of expressing numbers between whole numbers using powers of 10 and a decimal point. Decimals have an integer part and fractional part, and can be read, compared, added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, and converted to fractions. Decimals are used extensively in everyday situations like measuring and calculating prices.

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Decimals are a way of expressing numbers that lie between two whole numbers.

They
are a fundamental part of our number system and are used extensively in everyday
life, from measuring lengths to representing monetary values. Here's an
introduction to decimals:

Definition: A decimal is a number expressed in the base-10 system, which means it


uses powers of 10. It consists of a whole number part, called the integer part, and
a fractional part, represented by digits after a decimal point.

Decimal Point: The decimal point is a punctuation mark (usually a dot) used to
separate the integer part from the fractional part of a decimal number. It
indicates the position where the value of each digit is weighted by successive
powers of 10.

Place Value: Each digit in a decimal number has a specific place value determined
by its position relative to the decimal point. The place values to the right of the
decimal point are powers of 10, with the first position being tenths, the second
being hundredths, the third being thousandths, and so on.

Reading and Writing Decimals: Decimals are read and written by stating the integer
part followed by the decimal point and then the fractional part. For example, the
decimal 3.25 is read as "three point two five."

Comparing Decimals: Decimals can be compared by examining the digits to the left of
the decimal point first. If the digits are the same, you move to the right until
you find the first pair of digits that differ. The decimal with the larger digit in
that position is greater.

Operations with Decimals: Decimals can be added, subtracted, multiplied, and


divided using methods similar to those for whole numbers. When performing
arithmetic operations with decimals, it's essential to align the decimal points
correctly.

Converting Decimals: Decimals can be converted to fractions and vice versa. To


convert a decimal to a fraction, the digits after the decimal point represent the
numerator, and the place value of the last digit represents the denominator. For
example, 0.75 is equal to
75
100
100
75

, which simplifies to
3
4
4
3

Applications: Decimals are used in various real-world situations, such as measuring


lengths, weights, and volumes, calculating prices and currency values, and
representing percentages and ratios.

Understanding decimals is essential for performing mathematical calculations,


interpreting numerical data, and solving real-world problems. They provide a
precise and flexible way to represent values that fall between whole numbers,
making them a vital part of our numerical system.

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