Add Decimals

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What is the process of adding decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by their decimal points and add each column starting from the right, carrying over if necessary.

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How do you align decimals when adding?

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Write the numbers one under the other, ensuring that the decimal points are in the same vertical line.

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What is the sum of 34.98 and 18.89?

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53.87

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What is the sum of 34.14 and 43.14?

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77.28

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What is the sum of 0.23 and 0.98?

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1.21

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What is the sum of 2.4 and 8.9?

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11.3

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What is the sum of 8.2 and 6.56?

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14.76

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What should you do if the numbers have different decimal places?

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Add zeros to the end of the shorter number to make the decimal places equal before adding.

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What is a common mistake when adding decimals?

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A common mistake is misaligning the decimal points, which can lead to incorrect sums.

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How can you check your work after adding decimals?

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You can check your work by estimating the sum or by subtracting one of the original numbers from the sum to see if you get the other number.