Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Grade 5β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add and subtract decimal numbers using the standard algorithm.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain the importance of lining up the decimal points when adding or subtracting decimal numbers.

2. Describe how placeholder zeros can be helpful when adding or subtracting decimals. Give an example.

3. Solve: 12.45 + 3.7

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

Adding and Subtracting Decimals (How to) | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

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