Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 total size of two files if one is 50.30 GB and the other is 42.70 GB?

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The total size is 93.00 GB.

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If you have $95.61 and give away $78.88, how much do you have left?

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You have $16.73 left.

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What is the sum of 2.78 pounds of melon and 2.27 pounds of cherries?

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The total weight of fruit is 5.05 pounds.

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If Larry has $3.96 left after spending some money, and he spent $64.90, how much did he have initially?

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Larry had $68.86 initially.

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If it rained 0.72 inches on Monday and 0.34 inches less on Tuesday, how much did it rain on Tuesday?

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It rained 0.38 inches on Tuesday.

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What is the difference between 0.72 and 0.34?

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The difference is 0.38.

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What does it mean to 'round' a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a certain number of decimal places.