Decimals as Equal Divisions

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Decimals as Equal Divisions
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Whole 4 parts
Fraction
Part(s)
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Fraction
Numerator (u)-- up
Denominator (d)-- down
Numerator Denominator
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Decimal
A symbol used to separate ones and tenths in
decimal numbers
A symbol used to separate dollars and cents in
money
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The word "Decimal" really means "based on 10"
(From Latin decima a tenth part)
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What do you know about fractions and decimals?

• Fractions and decimals are alike because
  ___________.

• Fractions and decimals are different because
  ___________.

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Place Value
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Decimal Place Values
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thousands
hundreds
Tens
ones
thousandths
hundredths
tenths
Decimal numbers are read as if they are fractions
Thirty seven hundredths
37/100 and 0.37 can be said
8
eight hundred forty-two
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8
4
2
hundreds
Tens
ones
Eight hundred forty-two thousandths
.
8
4
2
0
thousandths
hundredths
tenths