Adding, subtracting and multiplying 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 decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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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What is the process for subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the value of 0.75 + 0.25?

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1.00

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Calculate 5.6 - 2.3.

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3.3

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What is 0.6 x 0.4?

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0.24

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If you have $10.50 and you spend $3.25, how much do you have left?

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$7.25

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What is the sum of 15.38, 6.25, and 12.04?

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$33.67

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What is 8.42 - 5.14?

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3.28