Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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How do you add decimals?

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Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the sum.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the rule for multiplying decimals?

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Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you subtract decimals?

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Align the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the difference.

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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Move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is 0.73 multiplied by 2.52?

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1.8356 (move the decimal 4 places to the left in the product).

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If Perry bought 7 ounces of sugar and spilled 4.3 ounces, how much is left?

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2.7 ounces.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 0.6 multiplied by 0.91?

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0.546.

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What is 2.07 divided by 0.9?

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2.3.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you find the total weight of multiple items in decimals?

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Add the weights together, aligning the decimal points.

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