5th Add & Subtract Decimals Word Problems

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What is the sum of 2.68 and 1.1?

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3.78

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If a plant grew 15.205 inches in total and 5.45 inches in the second week, how much did it grow in the first week?

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9.755 inches

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If Frank's snack had 80.47 calories and the chips were 32.77 calories, how many calories were in the rest of the snack?

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47.7 calories

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What is the total rainfall if City A received 3.86 inches and City B received 1.3 inches?

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5.16 inches

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How far did Ned run altogether if he ran 1.582 kilometers on the first day and 1.6 kilometers on the second day?

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3.182 kilometers

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What is the definition of decimals?

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Decimals are numbers that represent a fraction of ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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What does it mean to add decimals?

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Adding decimals involves aligning the decimal points and adding the numbers as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the definition of subtraction in mathematics?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills.