Adding and Subtracting Decimal Word Problems

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer 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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the total cost if you buy items for $12.50, $3.75, and $5.25?

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$21.50

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If you have 5.5 meters of rope and cut off 2.3 meters, how much rope is left?

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3.2 meters

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What is the sum of 1.25 and 2.75?

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4.00

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If a book costs $15.99 and you pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you get?

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$4.01

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What is the total distance if you run 3.5 km, walk 2.2 km, and jog 1.3 km?

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7.0 km

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How do you round 3.76 to the nearest whole number?

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4

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If you buy 2.5 kg of apples and 1.75 kg of oranges, what is the total weight?

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4.25 kg