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

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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 0.75 + 0.25?

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0.75 + 0.25 = 1.0

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What is the value of 70/100 in decimal form?

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70/100 = 0.7

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What is the value of 7/10 in decimal form?

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7/10 = 0.7

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What is 0.04 in fraction form?

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0.04 = 4/100 or 1/25

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What is 0.004 in fraction form?

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0.004 = 4/1000 or 1/250

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What is the sum of 0.4 and 0.6?

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0.4 + 0.6 = 1.0

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If you add 0.2 to 0.8, what do you get?

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0.2 + 0.8 = 1.0