Adding and 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 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 sum 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 difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.5 + 0.3?

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0.8

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What is the value of 1.2 - 0.7?

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0.5

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If you have $5.00 and spend $2.75, how much do you have left?

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$2.25

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What does it mean if a decimal is less than 1?

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It means the number is a fraction of a whole, representing a value smaller than one.

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What is the value of 0.63 compared to 0.9?

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0.63 is less than 0.9.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number) to get the decimal equivalent.

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What is the decimal representation of 1 and 3/4?

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1.75