Adding and subtracting decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole 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 does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths refer to the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.257?

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The 5 in the decimal 0.257 represents five hundredths.

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If you have 7.9 and subtract 3.47, what is the result?

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The result is 4.43.

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If Tom received 8.30 kg of candy and his brother received 1.8 kg, how much candy did they get together?

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They got 10.1 kg of candy together.

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What is the sum of 4.62 cm and 7.7 cm?

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The sum is 12.32 cm.

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What is the first step in adding decimals?

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The first step is to align the numbers by the decimal point.