Adding and Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It represents a part of a whole number, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number 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 whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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 as you would whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the sum of 2.5 + 3.7?

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6.2

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the difference of 5.6 - 2.3?

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3.3

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 0.75 + 0.25?

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1.0

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 4.2 - 1.9?

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2.3

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If you have $10.50 and spend $3.75, how much do you have left?

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$6.75

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total of 1.25 + 2.75?

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4.0

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 9.99 - 4.50?

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5.49

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7