add/subtract decimals

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What is addition of decimals?

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Addition of decimals is the process of finding the total or sum by combining decimal numbers. For example, 1.2 + 2.3 = 3.5.

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What is subtraction of decimals?

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Subtraction of decimals is the process of finding the difference by taking one decimal number away from another. For example, 5.5 - 2.2 = 3.3.

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How do you line up decimals when adding or subtracting?

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When adding or subtracting decimals, line up the decimal points vertically to ensure the numbers are aligned correctly.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 4.56?

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The digit in the tenths place in 4.56 is 5.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in 3.78?

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The digit in the hundredths place in 3.78 is 8.

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What is 0.5 + 0.3?

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0.5 + 0.3 = 0.8.

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What is 2.4 - 1.1?

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2.4 - 1.1 = 1.3.

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What does the term 'decimal' mean?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, often represented with a decimal point.

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What is the value of the digit in the thousandths place in 0.456?

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The digit in the thousandths place in 0.456 is 6.

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What is 1.75 + 2.25?

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1.75 + 2.25 = 4.00.