A decimal is a fractional number indicated by digits after a decimal point. The place value of each digit depends on its position relative to the decimal point, with the first digit being tenths, the second hundredths, third thousandths and so on. For the number 0.6495, there are six tenths, four hundredths, nine thousandths and five ten-thousandths. Decimals can be read out in words or as fractions, and are used in many math operations and real-world applications.

1. Dizzying Decimals

2. What is a decimal?

3. A decimal is a fractional number and is indicated by digits after a period which is called a decimal point.

4. Place Values of Decimals Decimal numbers, such as O.6495, have four digits after the decimal point. Each digit is a different place value.

12. What all will we do with decimals?

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