Adding / Subtracting Decimals
2.5 + 6.45
8.95
What is the rule for multiplying decimals?
count ALL the numbers AFTER the decimal, then multiply like normal
1/4 + 2/4 =
3/4
2/5 + 5/6 =
37 / 30
3/4 x 4/5 =
12/20
8.45-4.3
4.15
move the decimal straight up, and divide like normal
8/8 = 1
2/5 + 5/9 =
43/45
2/5 x 3/5 =
6/25
12.0 - 4.5
7.5
What is the rule for dividing decimals by decimals
move the decimal in the divisor till you can't move no more! do the same to the divided. move it straight up, then divide like normal
2/5 + 4/5 =
6/5
1/6 + 3/4 =
22/24
3/4 x 1/2 =
3/8
96.36 + 12.56
108.92
What is the divisor?
number outside
12/16 - 4/16
8/16 = 1/2
5/8 + 1/2 =
18/16
1/3 ÷ 2/3
1/2
15.79 - 4.63
11.16
What is the divided?
number inside
15/30 - 5/30 =
10/30 = 1/3
3/7 + 3/5 =
36/35
4/5 ÷ 1/2
8/5 or 1 3/5