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Adding and Subtracting�Decimals�

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Adding Decimals Rules to Follow

Remember to line up your �decimals when adding.

Bring down your �decimal to the sum.

Always write a number sentence vertically

When adding, bring the decimal down in the sum (total)

Remember to line up your decimals

Add zeroes or “x” as placeholder or value

Apply whole number addition rules

51.37

+ 24.50

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Addition Example:

Line up your decimals!

5.25 + 2.5 =

Let’s work it out together!

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Solving for Addition:

The “X” represents zero �place holder or value.

5.25

+2.5X

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Remember to line up your decimals when adding.

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Practice: Your Turn

5.891 + 3.25 =

Solve the problem below. Remember to �line up your decimal points when trying to solve.

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Let’s share out and solve!

Line up your decimal points!

Remember to place a zero� or x as a placeholder.

5.891

+3.250

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We are adding the following: 5.891 + 3.25

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Subtraction Decimal Rules to Follow

Remember to bring the decimal down to find the difference

Write number sentence vertically

Line up the decimals

Insert zeroes or “x” for placeholder or value

Follow whole number subtraction rules

6.251– 5.15 =

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Practice: Your Turn

6.251- 5.15 =

Let’s work it out together!

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Solving for Subtraction

Remember to use a zero or �“x” as a placeholder or value.

6.251

-5.150

Remember to line up your decimals.

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Practice: Your Turn

Add a zero or “x” as �a placeholder

45.6

-21.58 =

Solve the problem below. Remember to line up your decimal points when trying to solve.

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Let’s share out and solve!

Add a zero or “x” as �a placeholder

45.60

-21.58

Solve the problem below. Remember to line up your decimal points when trying to solve.

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