ADDITION OF DECIMALS

 ADDITION OF DECIMALS

Adding Decimals:

Understanding Decimal Addition
When we add decimals, we follow similar rules to adding whole numbers, but we need to pay special attention to the decimal point. Let's break it down into easy steps!

Key Rules to Remember:

1. Line up the decimal points

2. Add zeros after the decimal point if needed

3. Add each column starting from the right

4. Keep the decimal point straight in your answer

Examples:

Let's solve these together:

1. Adding 2.3 + 1.4

Line up the decimal points:

2.3

1.4

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3.7

2. Adding 5.67 + 3.4

First, make the decimals the same length by adding a zero:

5.67

3.40

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9.07

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

●      Not lining up decimal points

●      Forgetting to bring down the decimal point

●      Not adding zeros when needed

●      Moving the decimal point in the answer

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