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1 Write the name of each place value below:
Writing Decimals Write the name of each place value below: hundred thousands hundred thousandths ten thousands ten thousandths hundredths millionths thousands hundreds thousandths millions tens ones tenths

2 Rounding Decimals Round forty seven and twenty eight thousandths to the nearest hundredth. 47.028 Write it in decimal form. Find the hundredths place. Now, look at the digit to the right. If it’s 4 or below, let the 2 go. If it’s 5 or above, give the 2 a shove (up to 3) Write the new number. 47.03

3 Comparing Decimals > 3.24 00 3.2384
Compare 3.24 and with <, >, or =. 3.24 00 Stack the numbers on top of each other with the decimal places lined up. 3.2384 Add zeros to balance the numbers. Now, start on the left, and compare each digit until you find the greater value. > Write the expression with <, >, or =. 3.24 3.2384

4 Estimating/Finding Sums and Difference
Find the sum of and Estimate the answer. How? 140 + 10 150 Round each one to the nearest whole number, then add. Stack the numbers on top of each other with the decimal places lined up. 140.25 00 Add zeros to balance the numbers. Add like you’ve always added. Is it close to your estimate?

5 Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Decimals

6 Solving Practical Problems with Decimals
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