Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Front

What do you do when a number goes over 10 while adding decimals?

Back

The '1' carries over to the next place value to the left.

Front

What is the first step when adding or subtracting decimals?

Back

Line up the decimals place.

Front

When subtracting decimals, which number should be on top?

Back

The largest number.

Front

What do you do if the number on top is smaller than the number on the bottom when subtracting?

Back

You must borrow one from the next place value to the left.

Front

In the number 5.432, what place value is the 4 in?

Back

Tenths.

Front

What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the number 3.76?

Back

6.

Front

How do you add 0.5 and 0.25?

Back

0.5 + 0.25 = 0.75.

Front

What is the result of 7.8 - 2.3?

Back

5.5.

Front

What does it mean to 'line up the decimals'?

Back

It means to ensure that the decimal points are in a vertical line before adding or subtracting.

Front

If you have 4.5 + 3.7, what is the first step?

Back

Line up the decimals.