Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 2.5 is a decimal.

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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 with 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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.5 + 0.3?

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0.5 + 0.3 = 0.8

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What is the value of 1.2 - 0.7?

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1.2 - 0.7 = 0.5

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What is the value of 2.94 - 1.88?

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2.94 - 1.88 = 1.06

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What is the value of 10.27 + 0.00?

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10.27 + 0.00 = 10.27

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What is the value of 8.6 + 0.0?

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8.6 + 0.0 = 8.6

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What is the value of 11.18 - 0.00?

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11.18 - 0.00 = 11.18

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What is the value of 8.99 + 0.00?

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8.99 + 0.00 = 8.99