Adding and Subtracting Decimals (Word Problems)

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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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, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.68 + 0.02?

Back

0.70

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If Paul has $49.75 and Steven has $14.22, how much more does Paul have than Steven?

Back

$35.53

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How do you find the total amount when adding decimals?

Back

Add the decimal values together, ensuring to align the decimal points.

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What is the total amount if it rained 0.68 inches on Saturday and 0.02 inches on Sunday?

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0.70 inches

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If Larry has $3.96 left after buying bananas for $64.90, how much money did he have to start with?

Back

$68.86

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What is the formula to find out how much money someone has left after a purchase?

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Starting amount - Cost of purchase = Amount left.

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If Judith has $36.23 left after buying oranges for $93.13, how much did she have initially?

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$129.36