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A '''decimal''', like a [[fraction]], is one way to express numbers less than 1. The main difference between a decimal and fraction is that a decimal is easier to utilize as it complements a whole number better. When a number is divided by a [[period]], anything to the right of the period is part of the decimal. This is illustrated in the following model;<blockquote>''(Whole Number)''.''(Decimal)''</blockquote>

A '''decimal''', like a [[fraction]], is one way to express numbers less than 1. The main difference between a decimal and fraction is that a decimal is easier to utilize as it complements a whole number better. When a number is divided by a [[period]], anything to the right of the period is part of the decimal. This is illustrated in the following model;<blockquote>''(Whole Number)'''''.'''''(Decimal)''</blockquote>

As we have a base ten system, the first number to the right of the period represents the given number (''n'') out of ten (^''n'''''/'''₁₀), known as tenths. The value of the each number can be ascertained by taking ¹/₁₀ out of the number to its left.

As we have a base ten system, the first number to the right of the period represents the given number (''n'') out of ten (^''n'''''/'''₁₀), known as tenths. this can be used to find the value of any place, by multiplying the place to its left by ¹/₁₀ and substituting the given number for 1. Using the tenths example, this would be : 1 x