Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is the process of adding decimals?

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

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract each column starting from the right, borrowing if necessary.

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What is the sum of 35.61 and 12.93?

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The sum is 48.54.

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What is 5.4 minus 2.43?

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The result is 2.97.

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What is the sum of 1.70 and 4.65?

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The sum is 6.35.

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What is 10.05 minus 8.3?

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The result is 1.75.

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If Tamara jumps 17.6 feet and the world record is 39.3 feet, how do you find the difference?

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Subtract Tamara's jump from the world record: 39.3 - 17.6 = 21.7 feet.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when adding or subtracting?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.

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What is a common mistake when adding or subtracting decimals?

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

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How do you handle carrying over in decimal addition?

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If the sum of a column exceeds 9, carry over the extra value to the next column to the left.