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Decimal

A decimal is a number written with a decimal point to show parts of a whole.

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What it means

Decimals use place value to represent tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and more.

Also called: decimal number

Examples

0.5 = one half
3.14 has a ones place and hundredths place
0.75 = 75/100

Common mistake

Line up decimal points before adding or subtracting decimals.

Try one

Question: What fraction equals 0.25?

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25/100 = 1/4.

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