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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	decimals and place value, adding and subtracting decimals
Number of slides	10
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Understanding Decimals and Place Value

• Decimals are a way to represent parts of a whole.
• They are used in everyday life, such as money and measurements.
• Each digit in a decimal has a specific place and value.

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Place Value of Decimals

• The place value system is similar to whole numbers.
• The first position to the right of the decimal point is the tenths.
• The second position is the hundredths.
• The third position is the thousandths.

Example: In the number 3.276,

• 3 is in the units place,
• 2 is in the tenths place,
• 7 is in the hundredths place,
• 6 is in the thousandths place.

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Comparing Decimals

• To compare decimals, align them by the decimal point.
• Start comparing from the leftmost digit.

Example: Comparing 0.45 and 0.4:

• 0.45 has a 4 in the tenths place (same as 0.4), but has a 5 in the hundredths place, making it larger.

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Rounding Decimals

• Rounding helps simplify numbers for easier calculations.
• Look at the digit to the right of the place value you’re rounding to:
  • If it's 5 or more, round up.
  • If it's less than 5, round down.

Example: Round 3.478 to the nearest hundredth:

• Look at the third decimal (8), round it up to 3.48.

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Adding Decimals

• Align the decimal points when adding decimals.
• Fill in any empty places with zeroes for clarity.

Example: Adding 2.3 and 3.45:

  2.30
+ 3.45
------
  5.75

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Subtracting Decimals

• Similar to addition, align the decimal points.
• Fill in with zeroes if required.

Example: Subtracting 5.8 from 10.2:

  10.20
-  5.80
--------
   4.40

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Real Life Applications of Decimals

• Decimals are used to measure lengths, weights, and prices.
• Example: Pricing in shopping (e.g., $14.99).
• Example: Measuring distances (e.g., 6.25 km).

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Common Mistakes with Decimals

• Misaligning the decimal points can lead to errors.
• Forgetting to add zeroes can also affect your calculations.
• Always double-check your work!

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Practice Problems

• Add the following:
  • 4.56 + 2.34
  • 1.25 + 3.75
• Subtract the following:
  • 5.50 - 2.25
  • 7.10 - 3.40

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Summary

• Decimals and place value are essential concepts in mathematics.
• Understanding how to add and subtract decimals helps in everyday calculations.
• Keep practicing to become confident with decimals!

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