1.7 Add and Subtract Decimals Through the Thousandths

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What is the process for adding decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, add the digits starting from the rightmost column, and carry over if necessary. Place the decimal point in the sum directly below the decimal points of the addends.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract the digits starting from the rightmost column, and borrow if necessary. Place the decimal point in the difference directly below the decimal points of the numbers being subtracted.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the value of 0.1 in terms of thousandths?

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0.1 is equivalent to 100 thousandths.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of 10 as the denominator, then simplify if possible.

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What is the combined weight of two objects if one weighs 16.27 pounds and the other weighs 28.53 pounds?

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The combined weight is 44.80 pounds.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Dara spends $13.02, $9.85, and $15.20, how do you calculate her total spending?

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Add the amounts: 13.02 + 9.85 + 15.20 = 38.07.

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How do you find the change from a purchase?

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To find the change, subtract the total amount spent from the amount given. For example, if $50 is given and $38.07 is spent, the change is 50 - 38.07 = $11.93.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the significance of aligning decimal points when performing operations?

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

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What is the total distance jogged if Jonas jogged 0.424 miles and has 0.384 miles left?

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The total distance is 0.424 + 0.384 = 0.808 miles.

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How do you determine which team won a race based on their times?

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To determine the winner, compare the total times of each team. The team with the lesser total time is the winner.

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