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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 5th Standard

Decimal Fractions

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  • Definition
  • Positional Notation and Fraction Representation

Definition

Decimal Fractions:
A fraction whose denominator is 10, 100, 1000, or any other ten-times multiple of 10 is called a decimal fraction.
For example, `"5"/"10"`, `"68"/"100"`, `"285"/"100"`.

Positional Notation and Fraction Representation

1. Structure Based on Powers of Ten:

  • Each place value is ten times the value of the position to its right.

2. Examples of Place Values:

  • The tens place is 10 times the unit's place.
  • The hundreds place is 10 times the tens place.

3. Moving in the Opposite Direction (Division by Ten):

  • Dividing 100 by 10 results in 10.
  • Dividing 10 by 10 results in 1 (units place).
  • Dividing 1 (unit) by 10 results in 1/10 (one-tenth).

4. Introduction of the Decimal Place:

  • Dividing a unit into ten equal parts introduces a new place value.
  • This place, positioned to the right of the unit's place, is called the tenth place or the first decimal place.
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