Adding three digit decimals

The video tutorial focuses on adding decimals, emphasizing the importance of aligning decimal points. It demonstrates the vertical method for addition, using placeholders for missing values, and explains carrying over when sums exceed 10. The lesson concludes with a brief summary.

Why is it important to align decimal points when adding decimals?

• To make the numbers look neat

• To ensure the numbers are added correctly

• To avoid using placeholders

• To simplify subtraction

What method is preferred for adding decimals in the video?

• Horizontal method

• Vertical method

• Diagonal method

• Random method

What should you do if there is no value in a decimal place when adding?

• Ignore it

• Use a placeholder of 0

• Use a placeholder of 1

• Skip the addition

When adding decimals, what do you do if the sum of a column is greater than 9?

• Ignore the extra value

• Subtract 10 from the sum

• Carry over the extra value to the next column

• Start a new addition

What is the result of adding 1.73 and 0.835 using the vertical method?

• 2.505

• 2.605

• 2.555

• 2.565