Decimals: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide

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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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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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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 numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the total mass of 41.4 grams and 74.3 grams?

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115.7 grams

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If Corrine bought 8.4 pounds of almonds and divided them into 30 bags, how much is in each bag?

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0.28 pound

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If Mrs. Burks spent $3.87 on grapes and bought 3.05 pounds, how much was each pound?

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$1.27

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If Jerry bought 6.95 lbs of jelly beans and 1.75 lbs were cherry flavor, how many pounds were lime flavor?

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5.2 pounds

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What is 567.004 + 89.9?

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656.904