Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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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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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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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 0.5 in cents?

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0.5 dollars is equal to 50 cents.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If you have $6.00 and spend $0.50, how much do you have left?

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You have $5.50 left.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total of 31.6 grams and 45.2 grams?

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The total mass is 76.8 grams.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you find the total weight of two objects?

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To find the total weight, add the weights of the two objects together.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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If one file is 30.30 gigabytes and the total size is 63 gigabytes, how do you find the size of the second file?

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Subtract the size of the first file from the total size: 63 - 30.30 = 32.7 gigabytes.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the sum of 85.73 pounds and 73.42 pounds?

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The total weight is 159.15 pounds.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Gina scored 16.75 in total and 9.3 on the vault, how do you find her score on the balance beam?

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Subtract her vault score from the total score: 16.75 - 9.3 = 7.45.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7