Decimals

Decimals are a way to represent parts of a whole number using a decimal point. They allow precise expression of fractions or divisions that aren't whole numbers, such as 0.5 for half or 2.75 for two and three-fourths. The digits after the decimal point indicate fractions of ten, hundred, thousand, and so on, depending on their position. Decimals are commonly used in everyday measurements, money, and science for accuracy and clarity. They help us understand and communicate values that fall between whole numbers efficiently and precisely.