Add and Subtract Decimals

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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 zeros if necessary to make the numbers the same length, and then add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the aligned decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process for subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, add zeros if necessary to make the numbers the same length, and then subtract as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the aligned decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you determine the place value of a decimal number?

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The place value of a decimal number is determined by the position of each digit relative to the decimal point. To the left of the decimal, the values are whole numbers (units, tens, hundreds, etc.), and to the right, the values are fractions (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.).

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 in fraction form is 1/2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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What is the sum of 0.1 and 0.2?

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The sum of 0.1 and 0.2 is 0.3.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the difference between 3.5 and 1.2?

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The difference between 3.5 and 1.2 is 2.3.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the result of adding 12.34 and 23.45?

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The result of adding 12.34 and 23.45 is 35.79.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of subtracting 8.32 from 15.67?

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The result of subtracting 8.32 from 15.67 is 7.35.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7