Monday 4.4A Adding/Subtracting 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 numbers, 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, 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 0.5 in cents?

Back

0.5 is equal to 50 cents.

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What is the sum of 0.25 and 0.75?

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0.25 + 0.75 = 1.00.

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If a lunch costs $3.25 and the total cost is $10.50, how much is the ticket?

Back

The ticket costs $7.25.

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What is 365.21 - 154.3?

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365.21 - 154.3 = 210.91.

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What is 98.36 - 54.28?

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98.36 - 54.28 = 44.08.

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What is 1,456.35 - 658.37?

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1,456.35 - 658.37 = 797.98.

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What is 58.32 + 28.36?

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58.32 + 28.36 = 86.68.