Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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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 as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.1 in fractions?

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0.1 is equivalent to 1/10.

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What is the value of 0.25 in fractions?

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0.25 is equivalent to 1/4.

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What is the first step in solving 94 - 4.8?

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The first step is to align the numbers by the decimal point: 94.00 - 4.80.

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What is the result of 7.9 - 3.47?

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The result is 4.43.

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What is the result of 55.78 + 4.6?

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The result is 60.38.

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What is the result of 80.93 - 68?

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The result is 12.93.

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What is the result of 7.05 - 4.6?

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The result is 2.45.