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 55.78 and 4.6?

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The sum of 55.78 and 4.6 is 60.38.

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What is the difference between 7.05 and 4.6?

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The difference between 7.05 and 4.6 is 2.45.

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Calculate the sum of 32.15 and 24.15.

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The sum of 32.15 and 24.15 is 56.30.

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What is 9.43 minus 3.34?

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9.43 minus 3.34 equals 6.09.

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What is the result of adding 21 and 4.09?

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The result of adding 21 and 4.09 is 25.09.

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Why is it important to align 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 decimals?

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

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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.