Add and Subtract Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 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 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 does 'remaining' mean in a word problem?

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'Remaining' refers to what is left after some amount has been taken away or used.

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If a bee colony produced 0.6 pounds of honey and bears ate 0.3 pounds, how much honey remains?

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0.3 pounds.

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Larry had $64.90 and spent some money. If he had $25.45 left, how much did he spend?

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$39.45.

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What is the formula to find out how much money is left after spending?

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Money Left = Initial Amount - Amount Spent.

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If Steve gave $78.88 to Gerald from $95.00, how much does he have left?

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$16.12.

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How do you find the total distance run over several days?

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Add the distances run each day together.

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James ran 0.345 miles on Monday, 0.5 miles on Tuesday, and 0.78 miles on Wednesday. What is the total distance?

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1.625 miles.