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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part 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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What is the total of 3.74 and 9.8?

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13.54

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If a race is 22.01 kilometers and one runner runs 9.41 kilometers, how far does the other runner run?

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12.6 kilometers

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What is the size of a second file if the total size is 93 gigabytes and one file is 50.30 gigabytes?

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42.7 gigabytes

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If you have $58.90 and withdraw $25.00, how much do you have left?

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$33.90

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What is the change from $100 if you spend $47.82 and $13.36?

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$38.82

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving decimals?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the numbers involved.

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Why is it important to align decimal points when adding or subtracting?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.