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Math Definitions - Letter D


Decimal Number

Definition of Decimal Number

Definition of Decimal Number


A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, followed by digits representing multiples of the fractions \(\dfrac{1}{10}\), \(\dfrac{1}{100}\), \(\dfrac{1}{1000}\) and so on.

For example,

  • \(0.63\) is a decimal number, which is equivalent to \(\dfrac{63}{100}\).
  • \(256.32\) is a decimal number, which is equivalent to \(256 \; \dfrac{32}{100} = 256 \; \dfrac{8}{25}\).

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a studen



Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter D

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018

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