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Decimal numbers in expanded form are written by adding the fractions represented by the decimal digits to the ______ form.
whole number
The digit '5' in the tenths place represents ______-tenths.
five
The digit '3' in the hundredths place represents ______-hundredths.
three
Decimal number places have a lot to do with ______.
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The Base 10 number system is used ______ in math.
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Knowing how the Base 10 number system works is ______ in math.
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The expanded form of the whole number part of 126.53 is 100 + 20 + ______.
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The expanded form of the decimal part of 126.53 includes adding the fraction ______ over 10.
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The expanded form of the decimal part of 126.53 also includes adding the fraction 3 over ______.
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Learning more about ______ will help decimal number places make more sense.
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Study Notes
Decimal Place Value
- Decimal place value extends the base 10 number system to represent fractions or parts of whole amounts.
- The system uses digits 0-9 to count both whole numbers and decimal values.
- Whole numbers utilize places representing powers of ten: ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
Understanding Decimals
- Decimal places are positioned to the right of the ones place, allowing representation of values smaller than one.
- The decimal point acts as a separator for whole number places (left side) and decimal number places (right side).
- A number with decimal digits is referred to as a "decimal number."
Value of Decimal Places
- To the right of the decimal point, the places represent fractions:
- Tenths: first place right of the decimal, counting one part of ten.
- Hundredths: second place, one part of one hundred.
- Thousandths: third place, one part of one thousand, and so on.
Counting Using Decimals
- Counting begins at a whole number and can include tenths to show in-between values (e.g., 1.5 apples equals one and a half apples).
- Decimal fractions relate closely to their whole counterparts (e.g., 5 tenths equals 1 half).
Writing Decimals in Expanded Form
- Numbers can be expressed in expanded form by breaking down their whole and decimal parts.
- Example: The number 126.53 can be expanded to:
- Whole part: 100 + 20 + 6
- Decimal part: 5 tenths (5/10) + 3 hundredths (3/100)
Importance of Decimal Representation
- The base 10 system allows precise representation of both large whole numbers and very small fractions.
- Understanding decimal place value is fundamental in mathematics and enhances comprehension of fractions.
Further Learning
- Additional resources on fractions can deepen understanding of decimal number places.
- Knowledge of decimal place values is crucial for everyday math applications.
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Test your knowledge of fractions with this quiz! Learn about the special notation used to write fractions and how to interpret the top and bottom numbers. Challenge yourself with questions about one-tenth and other fractions.
