Understanding Decimals
Decimals help us represent numbers that aren't whole.
They're like fractions but written in a different way. The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part. Each position after the decimal point has a special name and value!
Decimal Place Values
1️⃣ Ones (left of the decimal point)
2️⃣ Tenths (first digit after the decimal)
3️⃣ Hundredths (second digit after the decimal)
4️⃣ Thousandths (third digit after the decimal)
4
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3
7
5
In 4.375, the 3 is in the tenths place (3/10)
Let's Practice with Examples!
Example 1: Comparing Decimals
Which is greater: 0.65 or 0.7?
Example 2: Adding Decimals
Calculate: 3.25 + 1.8 = ?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Money makes decimals real: Use grocery receipts or online shopping to practice reading decimal prices together.
- Kitchen measurements: Baking recipes are perfect for practicing decimal measurements (1.5 cups, 0.25 tsp, etc.).
- Decimal war game: Play a card game where you deal two cards to make a decimal (first card = ones, second = tenths) and compare who has the larger number.