Adding 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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Align the numbers vertically so that the decimal points are in the same column, filling in any empty spaces with zeros.

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What is the sum of 0.23 and 0.4?

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0.63

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What is the sum of 0.625 and 0.34?

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0.965

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What is the sum of 6.3 and 38.98?

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45.28

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What is the sum of 0.73 and 0.02?

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0.75

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What is the sum of 0.304 and 0.05?

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0.354

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Why is it important to line up decimal points when adding?

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Lining up decimal points ensures that each digit is added in the correct place value, which is crucial for obtaining the correct sum.

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What should you do if the numbers have different lengths when adding decimals?

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You should add zeros to the end of the shorter number to make them the same length before aligning the decimal points.

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What is a common mistake when adding decimals?

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A common mistake is not aligning the decimal points correctly, which can lead to incorrect sums.