Word Problems/Decimals

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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.

0.1 is equal to 10 cents.

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.

$4.90.

$12.85.

There are 10 dimes in a dollar.

$1.46.

To combine measurements in feet, simply add the numbers together.

63.52 feet.