Asked by Ashley

What is the simplest way of defining the phrase "decimal fractions?" A simple definition for my 4th grade class. Thanks alot.
Answered by Writeacher
Does this help?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal
Answered by Susan B.
I did see this definition but I was looking for something that gave a better explanation.
Answered by Ashley
I felt the same way too Susan.. I don't think it gave me the definition I was looking for.
Answered by Reiny
If I recall we use to define a "decimal fraction" as a fraction where the denominator is a power of 10

e.g .45 = 45/100 = 45/10^2

e.g. 0.00567 = 567/100000 = 567/10^5
Answered by Unknown
What's a decimal fraction
Answered by angel
i need help............... explaning decimals
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