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 (decimal point) separating 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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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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 sum of 21 and 4.09?

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The sum of 21 and 4.09 is 25.09.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the difference between 7.9 and 3.47?

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The difference between 7.9 and 3.47 is 4.43.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the sum of 55.78 and 4.6?

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The sum of 55.78 and 4.6 is 60.38.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the difference between 2 and 0.43?

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The difference between 2 and 0.43 is 1.57.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the difference between 7.05 and 4.6?

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The difference between 7.05 and 4.6 is 2.45.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7