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decimalMeaning 10. The numbering system used by humans, which is based on 10 digits. In contrast, computers use binary numbers because it is easier to design electronic systems that can maintain two states rather than 10. decimal 1. a fraction that has a denominator of a power of ten, the power depending on or deciding the decimal place. It is indicated by a decimal point to the left of the numerator, the denominator being omitted. Zeros are inserted between the point and the numerator, if necessary, to obtain the correct decimal place 2. any number used in the decimal system 3. a. relating to or using powers of ten b. of the base ten 4. expressed as a decimal decimal [′des·məl] (mathematics) A number expressed in the scale of tens. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Talk to secondary school math teachers and they'll tell you, mostly off the record, that too many students who have not mastered elementary arithmetic (whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, percents and their everyday applications) are being pushed into algebra and geometry, or integrated college-prep classes. 23--or, in decimal fractions of a day, as astronomers like to time things, on Feb. Mean grades have each been rounded in the decimal fractions where necessary. |
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