Add and Subtract 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, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, line up the decimal points and add each column starting from the right.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, line up the decimal points and subtract each column starting from the right.

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What is the importance of lining up decimal points?

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Lining up decimal points ensures that you are adding or subtracting the correct place values.

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What is the sum of 0.5 and 0.3?

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0.8

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What is the difference between 1.5 and 0.7?

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0.8

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What happens if you do not line up decimal points when adding?

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If you do not line up decimal points, you may get an incorrect answer because you are adding different place values.

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What is the sum of 2.75 and 3.25?

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6.00

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What is the difference between 5.5 and 2.2?

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3.3

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What is 10.0 - 3.5?

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6.5