Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part 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 answer 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 answer 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 equal to 1/10.

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What is the value of 0.25 in fractions?

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0.25 is equal to 1/4.

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What is the result of 51.25 - 46.65?

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The result is 4.60.

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What is the result of 46.4 - 41.745?

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The result is 4.655.

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What is the result of 13.16 + 5.90?

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The result is 19.06.

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What is the result of 0.28 + 0.83?

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The result is 1.11.

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How do you find the difference between two decimal numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.