Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 1 : ADD 3.253 + 10.551

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 1 : ADD 3.253 + 10.551

3.25310.551+

Notice how I lined up the decimals…

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 1 : ADD 3.253 + 10.551

3.25310.551+

Now add as usual, carry if needed…

1

13.804

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 2 : ADD 7.125 + 0.568 + 5.75

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 2 : ADD 7.125 + 0.568 + 5.75

7.1250.5685.750

Once again, I lined up the decimals…

+

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 2 : ADD 7.125 + 0.568 + 5.75

7.1250.5685.750

+

13.443

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Now add as usual, carry if needed…

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 3 : SUBTRACT 44.6 – 24.3

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 3 : SUBTRACT 44.6 – 24.3

44.624.3- Line up your

decimals…

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 3 : SUBTRACT 44.6 – 24.3

44.624.3- Subtract as usual…

20.3

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 4 : SUBTRACT 285.08 – 164.5

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 4 : SUBTRACT 285.08 – 164.5

285.08164.50-

Line up your decimals…

Addition / Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

When adding / subtracting decimal fractions. Be sure to “ line up “ your decimals to keep the place values the same. Add / Subtract each column just like whole numbers, placing the decimal in the answer directly below the decimals in the original problem.

EXAMPLE # 4 : SUBTRACT 285.08 – 164.5

285.08164.50- Subtract as usual…you might have to

borrow

120.58

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