Decimal Reading and Writing Review
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How can decimals be converted to fractions?

  • By multiplying the number by 10
  • By setting the digits in the original number over a power of ten with the same number of zeros (correct)
  • By rounding the decimals to the nearest whole number
  • By adding a decimal point at the end of the number

    • What is the correct order of steps when converting 0.327 to a fraction?

  • Set 327 over 100, then simplify if possible
  • Set 327 over 1000, then simplify if possible (correct)
  • Set 32.7 over 1000, then simplify if possible
  • Set 32.7 over 100, then simplify if possible

    • What should you consider when ordering decimals?

  • All numbers should stop at the same place value (correct)
  • Only focus on the whole numbers
  • Ignore the place value when comparing
  • All numbers should have different place values

    • How can you convert 1/3 to a decimal?

    <p>0.333</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Place value' in a number determines:

    <p>What a digit is worth based on its position in the number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct conversion of 1/10 to a decimal?

    <p>.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '1/8' is equivalent to which decimal?

    <p>.125</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '0.5' as a fraction is equivalent to:

    <p>1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can we compare decimal numbers effectively?

    <p>By ensuring they are in their correct place value columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of converting fractions to decimals when comparing them?

    <p>To ensure they are in the same format for comparison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are decimal numbers represented in standard form?

    <p>With a sequence of digits, each with a specific place value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates whole-numbered place values from fractional place values in decimal notation?

    <p>A decimal point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you represent the expanded form of a decimal number?

    <p>By multiplying each digit by its place value and adding the values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule for rounding decimals?

    <p>Round up if the number to the right is 5 or above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the scale of a decimal number?

    <p>The number of digits after the decimal point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to find the value of a decimal on the number line?

    <p>Identify the whole number part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding or subtracting decimals, what should be done if numbers do not have the same length after the decimal point?

    <p>Add zeroes to make all numbers the same length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if one of the numbers in an addition or subtraction problem is a fraction or mixed number?

    <p>Convert it to a decimal first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regrouping refer to in the context of adding and subtracting decimals?

    <p>Exchanging values between place values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding four-digit numbers, where should you start adding the numbers?

    <p>Ones place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does adding two-digit numbers differ from adding four-digit numbers?

    <p>The process of lining up digits is different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a place value in mathematics?

    <p>The position of a digit in a number that determines its value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to line up numbers correctly when adding large numbers?

    <p>To avoid mistakes in calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do first when combining two or more numbers in an addition problem?

    <p>Line up each digit according to its place value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key step when ordering decimals?

    <p>Making sure all numbers stop at the same place value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can decimals be converted to fractions?

    <p>Divide the numerator by the denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct decimal conversion of 1/5?

    <p>0.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you simplify a fraction like 327/1000?

    <p>Divide both numerator and denominator by 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does converting fractions to decimals simplify?

    <p>Comparing fractions with different denominators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes converting fractions to decimals easier according to the text?

    <p>Thinking of decimals as parts of a whole number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When converting 1/4 to a decimal, what is the key step?

    <p>Dividing the numerator by the denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does place value play in determining a digit's worth?

    <p>Dictates a digit's value based on its position in a number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for rounding decimals?

    <p>Look at the number to the right, round up if it's 5 or above, and consider only significant digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a decimal number be written in expanded form?

    <p>By writing out the value of each digit multiplied by its place value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the scale of a decimal number?

    <p>The number of digits after the decimal point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When comparing fractions to decimals, why is it important to format both numbers in the same way?

    <p>To easily determine which number is greater or less than the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are significant digits in a decimal number?

    <p>Nonzero numbers or zeros between nonzero digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you represent fractional place values (to the right of the decimal point) in decimal notation?

    <p>As fractions with 1 in the numerator and a power of 10 in the denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you convert a fraction to a decimal for easy comparison?

    <p>By dividing the numerator by a power of 10 equivalent to the denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When rounding decimals, what should be done if there are multiple operators in an equation?

    <p>'Use the rounded answer from previous calculations to determine rounding method for final answer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in adding or subtracting decimals?

    <p>Write the numbers in a vertical column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to convert a fraction or mixed number to a decimal before adding or subtracting?

    <p>To ensure all numbers have the same length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding four-digit numbers, where should you start the addition?

    <p>Ones place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of lining up numbers correctly when adding large numbers?

    <p>To ensure all digits are added together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regrouping refer to in the context of adding and subtracting decimals?

    <p>Exchanging values between place values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you ensure that your answer is wrong when adding large numbers?

    <p>Do not line up numbers correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the importance of converting fractions or mixed numbers to decimals?

    <p>To make sure all numbers have the same length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do first when combining two or more numbers in an addition problem?

    <p>Write the numbers in a vertical column</p> Signup and view all the answers

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