Adding decimals
Add decimals using aligned place values.
- Line up decimal points.
- Add trailing zeros when they help keep the columns clear.
- Add from the right and carry just as for whole numbers.
Example 1
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Example 2
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Remember
Add from the right and carry just as for whole numbers.
Your turn
Calculate using a written method.
Check answer
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Check answer
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Check answer
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Check answer
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Check answer
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.
Calculate using a written method.
Line up equal place values.
Keep decimal points in the same column.