Adding
Subtracting
Multiplying
All Rules
Equivalent Decimals
1000

7.99 + 4.78

12.77

1000
75 - 14.25

60.75

1000

3.12 x 8

24.96

1000

What are the rules for subtracting?

1. Line _________________.

2.  ________________ zeros.

3. ______________.

4. ___________________________.

1. Line up the decimals.

2. Fill in the zeroes.

3. Subtract.

4. Bring the decimal down.

1000

Give two equivalent decimals to


0.45

Options:

.45

.450

.4500

.45000

5000

4.2 + 3.1

7.3

5000

4.2 - 3.1

1.1

5000

1.5 x 3

4.5

5000

What two operations (adding, subtracting, dividing, or multiplying) is it most important for you to LINE up the DECIMALS?

Adding and Subtracting

5000

Are 0.90 and .9 equivalent decimals?

Yes

7000

7.32 + 5.8

13.12

7000

38.61 - 5.04

33.57

7000

0.9 x 6

5.4

7000

What are the rules for adding decimals?

1. ______________ the decimals.

2. Fill in ____________.

3. ________.

4. Bring ____________________.

1. Line up the decimals.

2. Fill in the zeros.

3. Add

4. Bring the decimal down.

7000

Are 0.009 and 0.090 equivalent decimals?

No

10000

75.4 + 0.5919

75.9919

10000

17.89123 - 4.52

13.37123

10000

4.007 x 4

16.028

10000

What are the rules for multiplying decimals?

1. ______________.

2. _________ the ________ of digits after the _________ in your problem.

3. Your answer will have that many _______ behind your decimal.

1. Multiply.

2. Count the number of digits after the decimal in your problem.

3. Your answer will have that many numbers behind your decimal.

10000

List three equivalent decimals for


.809

Options:

0.809                              0.80900

0.8090                           0.809000000000000

.8090

.80900

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3.72 + 6.0064

9.7264

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Kelly's brother weighs 7.71 pounds. Her newborn kitten weighs 0.24 pounds. How much more does Kelly's baby brother weigh than her kitten?

7.47 pounds

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Ms. Morgan bought 3.5 pounds of bananas at $0.51 a pound and 4.5 pounds of pineapple at $1.19 a pound. How much did she pay for the bananas and the pineapple?

$7.14

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What are the rules for dividing decimals?

1. If the _________ has a decimal, move it over in both numbers.

2. Bring the decimal _____.

3.  ___________ (Fill in zeros if you need to).

1. If the divisor has a decimal, move it over in both numbers.

2. Bring the decimal UP.

3. Divide

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Are 0.045 and 0.45 equivalent decimals?


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