Decimal Names for the Rational Numbers

Illustrates the decimal names for various simple fractions and shows how easy it is to add decimals through an animated story. Depicts an Egyptian scribe who, while awaiting reincarnation, figures out a way to use decimals in adding fractions of brick that have been laid. Explains that decimals are a natural extension of the place value system of units, tens, hundreds, etc.

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