Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is the process of adding decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add each column starting from the right, carrying over if necessary.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract each column starting from the right, borrowing if necessary.

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What is the value of 0.6 - 0.3?

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0.3

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If Paul has $49.75 and Steven has $14.22, how do you find out how much more Paul has than Steven?

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Subtract Steven's amount from Paul's: $49.75 - $14.22 = $35.53.

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What is the total cost of items priced at $14 and $59.95?

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Add the two amounts: $14 + $59.95 = $73.95.

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How do you calculate change received after a purchase?

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Subtract the total cost from the amount given to the clerk.

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What is the difference between $100.65 and $65.84?

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$100.65 - $65.84 = $34.81.

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If a bee colony produced 0.6 pounds of honey and bears ate 0.3 pounds, how much honey remains?

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0.6 - 0.3 = 0.3 pounds of honey remains.

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What is the cost of Nathan's ticket if the total for two tickets is $9.50 and the adult's ticket costs $5.75?

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$9.50 - $5.75 = $3.75.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when adding or subtracting?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.