Adding/Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, line up the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting decimals?

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Line up the decimal points vertically.

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What do you do if there are different numbers of digits after the decimal point?

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Fill in empty spots with zeros to make the number of digits the same.

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Calculate: 0.75 + 0.25

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0.75 + 0.25 = 1.00

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Calculate: 5.5 - 2.3

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5.5 - 2.3 = 3.2

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What is the result of 0.6 + 0.4?

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0.6 + 0.4 = 1.0

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What is the result of 1.5 - 0.75?

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1.5 - 0.75 = 0.75

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When subtracting decimals, what should you remember?

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Always line up the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the value of 0.9 - 0.3?

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0.9 - 0.3 = 0.6