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Decimals

Introduction

Decimals show numbers that are in between two whole numbers. Decimals can be added and subtracted like whole numbers.

You need to take care when comparing two decimals to work out how to order them, and make sure you are reading them correctly.

Decimals can be converted to and from percentages and to and from fractions.

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