GRADE 5 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 6

Decimal Addition and Subtraction

Align decimal points to combine equal place values.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Align decimal points to combine equal place values.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Calculate 3.75 + 2.60.

  1. Step 1: Write decimals in columns
  2. Step 2: Add hundredths and tenths with regrouping.

Final answer: 6.35

PRACTISE YOURSELF

8.4 − 3.75?

Show the answer

4.65

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