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Unit 12: Add and subtract decimals
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6.4: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
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Learning Objectives
- understand the method used for adding and subtracting decimals
- be able to add and subtract decimals
- be able to use the calculator to add and subtract decimals
The Logic Behind the Method
Consider the sum of 4.37 and 3.22. Changing each decimal to a fraction, we have
\(4 \dfrac{37}{100} + 3 \dfrac{22}{100}\) Performing the addition, we get
\(\begin{array} {rcl} {4.37 + 3.22 = 4 \dfrac{37}{100} + 3 \dfrac{22}{100}} & = & {\dfrac{4 \cdot 100 + 37}{100} + \dfrac{3 \cdot 100 + 22}{100}} \\ {} & = & {\dfrac{437}{100} + \dfrac{322}{100}} \\ {} & = & {\dfrac{437 + 322}{100}} \\ {} & = & {\dfrac{759}{100}} \\ {} & = & {7 \dfrac{59}{100}} \\ {} & = & {\text{seven and fifty-nine hundredths}} \\ {} & = & {7.59} \end{array}\)
Thus, \(4.37 + 3.22 = 7.59\).
The Method of Adding and Subtracting Decimals
When writing the previous addition, we could have written the numbers in columns.
\(\begin{array} {r} {4.37} \\ {\underline{+3.22}} \\ {7.59} \end{array}\)
This agrees with our previous result. From this observation, we can suggest a method for adding and subtracting decimal numbers.
Method of Adding and Subtracting Decimals To add or subtract decimals:
Align the numbers vertically so that the decimal points line up under each other and the corresponding decimal positions are in the same column. Add or subtract the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Place a decimal point in the resulting sum or difference directly under the other decimal points.
Sample Set A
Find the following sums and differences.
\(9.813 + 2.140\)
\(\begin{array} {r} {9.813} \\ {\underline{+2.140}} \\ {11.953} \end{array}\) The decimal points are aligned in the same column.
\(841.0056 + 47.016 + 19.058\)
\(\begin{array} {r} {841.0056} \\ {47.016\ \ } \\ {\underline{+19.058\ \ }} \end{array}\)
To insure that the columns align properly, we can write a 0 in the position at the end of the numbers 47.016 and 19.058 without changing their values.
\(1.314 - 0.58\)
\(\begin{array} {r} {1.314} \\ {\underline{-0.58\ \ }} \end{array}\) Write a 0 in the thousandths position.
\(16.01 - 7.053\)
\(\begin{array} {r} {16.01\ \ } \\ {\underline{-7.053}} \end{array}\) Write a 0 in the thousandths position.
Find the sum of 6.88106 and 3.5219 and round it to three decimal places.
\(\begin{array} {r} {6.88106} \\ {\underline{+3.5219\ \ }} \end{array}\) Write a 0 in the ten thousandths position.
We need to round the sum to the thousandths position. Since the digit in the position immediately to the right is 9, and 9>5, we get
Wendy has $643.12 in her checking account. She writes a check for $16.92. How much is her new account balance?
To find the new account balance, we need to find the difference between 643.12 and 16.92. We will subtract 16.92 from 643.12.
After writing a check for $16.92, Wendy now has a balance of $626.20 in her checking account.
Pracitce Set A
\(3.187 + 2.992\)
\(14.987 - 5.341\)
\(0.5261 + 1.0783\)
\(1.06 - 1.0535\)
\(16,521.07 + 9,256.15\)
Find the sum of 11.6128 and 14.07353, and round it to two decimal places.
Calculators
The calculator can be useful for finding sums and differences of decimal numbers. However, calculators with an eight-digit display cannot be used when working with decimal numbers that contain more than eight digits, or when the sum results in more than eight digits. In practice, an eight-place decimal will seldom be encountered. There are some inexpensive calculators that can handle 13 decimal places.
Sample Set B
Use a calculator to find each sum or difference.
42.0638 + 126.551
The sum is 168.6148.
Find the difference between 305.0627 and 14.29667.
The difference is 290.76603
51.07 + 3,891.001786
Since 3,891.001786 contains more than eight digits, we will be unable to use an eight-digit display calculator to perform this addition. We can, however, find the sum by hand.
\(\begin{array} {r} {51.070000} \\ {\underline{3891.001786}} \\ {3942.071786} \end{array}\)
The sum is 3,942.071786.
Practice Set B
Use a calculator to perform each operation.
\(4.286 + 8.97\)
\(452.0092 - 392.558\)
Find the sum of 0.095 and 0.001862
Find the difference between 0.5 and 0.025
Find the sum of 2,776.00019 and 2,009.00012.
Since each number contains more than eight digits, using some calculators may not be helpful. Adding these by “hand technology,” we get 4,785.00031
For the following 15 problems, perform each addition or subtraction. Use a calculator to check each result.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)
\(1.84 + 7.11\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\)
\(15.015 - 6.527\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\)
\(11.842 + 28.004\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\)
\(3.16 - 2.52\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\)
\(3.55267 + 8.19664\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)
\(0.9162 - 0.0872\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{7}\)
\(65.512 - 8.3005\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{8}\)
\(761.0808 - 53.198\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{9}\)
\(4.305 + 2.119 - 3.817\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{10}\)
\(19.1161 + 27.8014 + 39.3161\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{11}\)
\(0.41276 - 0.0018 - 0.00011\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{12}\)
\(2.181 + 6.05 + 1.167 + 8.101\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{13}\)
\(1.0031 + 6.013106 + 0.00018 + 0.0092 + 2.11\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{14}\)
\(27 + 42 + 9.16 - 0.1761 + 81.6\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{15}\)
\(10.28 + 11.111 + 0.86 + 5.1\)
For the following 10 problems, solve as directed. A calculator may be useful.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{16}\)
Add 6.1121 and 4.916 and round to 2 decimal places.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{17}\)
Add 21.66418 and 18.00184 and round to 4 decimal places.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{18}\)
Subtract 5.2121 from 9.6341 and round to 1 decimal place.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{19}\)
Subtract 0.918 from 12.006 and round to 2 decimal places.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{20}\)
Subtract 7.01884 from the sum of 13.11848 and 2.108 and round to 4 decimal places.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{21}\)
A checking account has a balance of $42.51. A check is written for $19.28. What is the new balance?
Exercise \(\PageIndex{22}\)
A checking account has a balance of $82.97. One check is written for $6.49 and another for $39.95. What is the new balance?
Exercise \(\PageIndex{23}\)
A person buys $4.29 worth of hamburger and pays for it with a $10 bill. How much change does this person get?
Exercise \(\PageIndex{24}\)
A man buys $6.43 worth of stationary and pays for it with a $20 bill. After receiving his change, he realizes he forgot to buy a pen. If the total price of the pen is $2.12, and he buys it, how much of the $20 bill is left?
Exercise \(\PageIndex{25}\)
A woman starts recording a movie on her video cassette recorder with the tape counter set at 21.93. The movie runs 847.44 tape counter units. What is the final tape counter reading?
Exercises for Review
Exercise \(\PageIndex{26}\)
Find the difference between 11,206 and 10,884.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{27}\)
Find the product, \(820 \cdot 10,000\).
Exercise \(\PageIndex{28}\)
Find the value of \(\sqrt{121} - \sqrt{25} + 8^2 + 16 \div 2^2\).
Exercise \(\PageIndex{29}\)
Find the value of \(8 \dfrac{1}{3} \cdot \dfrac{36}{75} \div 2 \dfrac{2}{5}\).
\(\dfrac{20}{9} = \dfrac{5}{3}\) or \(2 \dfrac{2}{9}\)
Exercise \(\PageIndex{30}\)
Round 1.08196 to the nearest hundredth.
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Adding decimals is easy when you keep your work neat
To add decimals, follow these steps:
- Write down the numbers, one under the other, with the decimal points lined up
- Put in zeros so the numbers have the same length ( see below for why that is OK)
- Then add , using column addition , remembering to put the decimal point in the answer
Example: Add 1.452 to 1.3
Example: add 3.25, 0.075 and 5.
That's all there is to it: line up the decimal points, pad with zeros, then add normally.
Subtracting
To subtract, follow the same method: line up the decimal points, then subtract .
Example: What is 7.368 − 1.15 ?
To check we can add the answer to the number subtracted:
Example: Check that 7.368 minus 1.15 equals 6.218
Let us try adding 6.218 to 1.15
It matches the number we started with, so it checks out.
Putting In Zeros
Why can we put in extra zeros?
A zero is really saying "there is no value at this decimal place".
- In a number like 10, the zero is saying "no ones"
- In a number like 2.50 the zero is saying "no hundredths"
So it is safe to take a number like 2.5 and make it 2.50 or 2.500 etc
But DON'T take 2.5 and make it 20.5, that is plain wrong.
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Decimals - Adding and Subtracting Decimals
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Decimals: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Lesson 2: adding and subtracting decimals.
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Adding and subtracting with decimals
Adding and subtracting decimals happens a lot in real life. You may find that you need to add up the cost of your groceries to see if you have enough money to pay for them. Or perhaps you need to subtract the cost of a bill from your bank account.
When you're adding or subtracting decimal numbers, it's important to set up the expression correctly . The numbers need to be in a certain place, and so do the decimals .
Click through the slideshow below to learn how to set up these expressions.
First, let's set up an addition expression: 21.4 plus 6.82 .
Just like with any addition example, we're going to stack one number on top of the other.
But instead of lining our numbers up on the right...
But instead of lining our numbers up on the right...we're going to line up the decimal points .
No matter how many numbers are on either side of the decimal point, we'll always line up the decimal points before adding.
Once we have the decimal points lined up, our decimals are ready to be added.
When we subtract decimals, we'll set up the decimals in the same way. Let's set up this example.
Instead of lining up our two numbers on the right, we'll line up the two decimal points.
And now our decimals are ready to be subtracted.
Adding decimal numbers
Now that we know how to set up problems with decimals, let's practice by solving a few. First, we'll work on adding . If you feel comfortable adding larger numbers , you're ready to add decimal numbers.
Click through the slideshow to learn how to add decimals.
Let's try solving this problem: 1.9 + 2.15 .
First, we'll make sure the decimals are lined up.
We'll start by adding the digits farthest to the right . In this case, we have nothing on top and 5 on the bottom.
Nothing plus 5 equals 5 . We'll write 5 beneath the line.
Now we'll add the next set of digits to the left : 9 and 1 .
9 + 1 equals 10 , but there's no room to write both digits in 10 underneath the 9 and 1 . We'll have to carry .
We learned how to carry numbers in the lesson on Adding Two- and Three-Digit Numbers .
We'll write the right digit, 0 , under the line...
We'll write the right digit, 0 , under the line...then we'll carry the left digit, 1 , up to the next set of digits in the problem.
Now we'll write the decimal point. We'll place it directly beneath the other two decimal points.
Next, we'll move left to add the next set of digits: 1 and 2 . Since we carried the 1 , we'll add it too.
1 + 1 + 2 equals 4 . We'll write 4 below the line.
We're done. 1.9 + 2.15 = 4.05 . We can read this answer as four and five-hundredths .
Let's try it with a money problem: $51.99 + $25.32 .
We'll make sure our decimal points are lined up properly.
As always, we'll start by adding the digits on the right. Here, that's 9 and 2 .
9 + 2 equals 11 , so it looks like we'll have to carry .
The 1 on the right stays underneath the 9 and the 2 .
We'll carry the 1 on the left and place it above the next set of digits to the left.
Now we'll move left to add the next set of digits. Since we carried the 1 , we'll add it too.
1 + 9 + 3 = 13 .
We'll put the 3 under the digits we added.
We'll carry the 1 and place it above the next column to the left.
Now it's time to write the decimal point. Remember to place it directly beneath the other two decimal points.
Next, we'll move left and add the next set of digits. We'll make sure to add the 1 we carried.
1 + 1 + 5 = 7 . We'll write 7 beneath the line.
To finish, we'll add the next column to the left: 5 and 2 .
5 + 2 equals 7 . We'll write 7 underneath the 2 .
We'll finish by writing the dollar sign ( $ ).
We're done. $51.99 + $25.32 = $77.31 . We can read this answer as seventy-seven dollars and thirty-one cents .
Try solving these problems to practice adding decimal numbers.
Subtracting Decimal Numbers
On the previous page, you saw that adding numbers with decimals is a lot like adding other numbers. The same is true for subtracting numbers with decimals. If you can subtract large numbers , you can subtract numbers with decimals too!
Click through the slideshow to learn how to subtract decimals.
Let's try to solve this problem: 41.2 - 3.09 .
First, we'll make sure the expression is set up correctly. Here, 41.2 is the larger number, so we'll put it on top.
The decimal points are lined up.
As always, we’ll begin with the digits farthest to the right . Here, we have nothing on top and 9 on the bottom.
We can’t take 9 away from nothing . We'll need to place a digit after 41.2 so we can subtract from it.
The value of our number won't change if we use the digit that means nothing: 0 . We'll place a 0 after 41.2 .
Now we can subtract the digits on the right. 0 is smaller than 9 , so we’ll need to borrow to make 0 larger.
We learned how to borrow in the lesson on Subtracting Two- and Three-Digit Numbers .
We'll borrow from the digit to the left of 0 . Here, it's 2 . We'll take 1 from it.
2 - 1 = 1 . To help us remember we subtracted 1, we'll cross out the 2 and write 1 above it.
Then we'll place the 1 we took next to the 0 .
0 becomes 10 .
10 is larger than 9 , which means we can subtract. We'll solve for 10 - 9 .
10 - 9 = 1 . We'll write 1 beneath the line.
Now we'll move left to subtract the next set of digits: 1 - 0 .
1 - 0 = 1 . We'll write 1 beneath the line.
Now it's time to write the decimal point . We'll place it directly beneath the other two decimal points.
Now we'll find the difference of the next set of digits to the left: 1 - 3 .
Because 1 is smaller than 3, it looks like we'll need to borrow again. We need to make the 1 larger.
We'll borrow from the digit to the left of 1 . Here, we'll borrow 1 from the 4 .
4 - 1 = 3 . We'll write 3 above the 4 .
Then we'll place the 1 we took next to the 1 .
1 becomes 11 .
11 is larger than 3 , which means we can subtract. We'll solve for 11 - 3 .
11 - 3 = 8 . We'll write 8 beneath the line.
Finally, we'll move to the left to subtract the last set of digits. The top digit is 3 , but there's nothing beneath it.
3 minus nothing equals 3 , so we'll write 3 beneath the line.
41.2 - 3.09 = 38.11 . We can read this as thirty-eight and eleven-hundredths .
Let's try subtracting money. Let's see if we can solve $14.76 - $3.86 .
First, let's make sure the expression is set up correctly. The larger number is on top , and the decimal points are lined up .
As always, let's start by finding the difference of the digits on the right. Here, that's 6 - 6 .
6 - 6 = 0 . We'll write 0 beneath the line.
We'll move left to the next set of digits: 7 and 8 . 7 is smaller than 8 , so we'll borrow to make 7 larger.
Let's look at the digit to the left of 7 . Here, it's 4 . We'll take 1 from it.
4 - 1 = 3 . We'll cross out the 4 and write 3 above it.
Then we'll place the 1 we took next to the 7 .
7 becomes 17 .
Now it's time to subtract. We'll solve for 17 - 8 .
17 - 8 = 9 . We'll write 9 beneath the line.
We'll put a decimal point directly beneath the other two decimal points.
Next, we'll move left to find the difference of the next set of digits. Here, that's 3 - 3 .
3 - 3 = 0 . We'll write 0 below the line.
Finally, we'll move left to subtract the last set of digits. The top digit is 1 , but there's nothing beneath it.
1 minus nothing equals 1 . We'll write 1 beneath the line.
Next, we'll write a dollar sign ( $ ) to the left of the 1 .
$14.76 - $3.86 = $10.90 . We can read this as ten dollars and ninety cents .
Try solving these problems to practice subtracting decimal numbers.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Adding and subtracting decimals is the same as the addition and subtraction of whole numbers keeping in mind that the decimal point needs to be in place. The length of the decimal numbers can be adjusted by adding or removing zeros from the decimal part. Let us learn more about the addition and subtraction of decimals in this article.
What is Addition and Subtraction of Decimals?
The addition and subtraction of decimals involves the usual addition and subtraction rules. The only points to be taken care of are the decimal places after the decimal point. The numbers need to be written in columns according to their place values before and after the decimal point. The decimal place value chart shows that the place values before the decimal point start from ones tens, hundreds, and so on; whereas, the place values after the decimal point start from tenths, followed by hundredths, and so on. Let us understand this with the help of the addition of the decimal numbers explained in the following section.
Addition of Decimals
The addition of decimals is done by starting from the right-hand side and then we move on to the left adding each column. For example, let us add 12.5 + 14.9 using the following steps.
- Step 1: Write the numbers one below the other such that they are aligned as per their place values and the decimal point is placed one below the other.
- Step 2: Now add the decimal numbers to get the sum. In this case, 12.5 + 14.9 = 27.4
Now let us understand the subtraction of decimals in the following section.
Subtraction of Decimals
The subtraction of decimals is done in the same way as the subtraction of whole numbers. We just need to write the numbers correctly according to their place values. Let us understand this with the help of the example given below.
Example: Subtract the given decimals: 15.8 - 2.7
Solution: Let us subtract these decimals using the following steps.
- Step 1: Write the numbers one below the other such that the larger number is on top and the smaller number is written below it.
- Step 2: Now subtract the decimal numbers starting from the tenths column, moving on to the ones column, and then the tens column. Copy the decimal as it comes. In this case, 15.8 - 2.7 = 13.1
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Decimals
'Unlike decimals' are those decimal numbers that do not have the same number of digits after the decimal point. For example, 3.45 and 7.831 are 'unlike decimals' because 3.45 has two numbers after the decimal point and 7.831 has three numbers after the decimal point. In other words, unlike decimals are said to be of different lengths. The operation of addition and subtraction can be conveniently performed even with these unlike decimals. We just need to convert the 'unlike decimals' to 'like decimals' by writing zeros in the places wherever the length of decimal numbers is not the same. In this way, the decimal digits in each of the numbers becomes equal and it is easier to add or subtract the numbers. Let us understand this with the help of the following example.
Example: Add the decimal numbers 24, 32.1, 0.08, 0.5, and 4.003
Solution: Let us add these numbers using the following steps.
- Step 1: Here, each of the numbers needs to have an equal number of decimal digits.
- Step 2: For this, we rewrite the numbers as follows: 24.000, 32.100, 0.080, 0.500, and 4.003. Therefore, the sum of the given decimal numbers is 60.683
How to Add and Subtract Decimals with Whole Numbers?
For adding or subtracting a decimal and a whole number , the whole number is changed into a decimal number. This is done by placing a decimal after the whole number and then writing the required number of zeros after the decimal point. For example, the whole number 5 is written in the decimal form as 5.0. Let us understand this with the help of the following examples.
Example: Add 15 + 12.56
- Step 1: Refer to the figure given above and place a decimal after 15 and write two zeros after it so that both the numbers become like decimals.
- Step 2: Now add the decimal numbers and find the sum using the usual rules of addition. Therefore, the 15 + 12.56 = 27.56
Let us understand this using subtraction.
Example: Subtract 6 - 2.25
- Step 1: Refer to the figure given above and place a decimal after 6 and write two zeros after it so that both the numbers become like decimals.
- Step 2: Now subtract the decimal numbers and find the difference using the usual rules of subtraction. Therefore, 6 - 2.25 = 3.75
Important Points on Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
- The value of a decimal does not change on placing a zero after the decimal digits. For example, 5 can be written as 5.00
- Even though the time and angle measure is represented in decimal format, they cannot be added or subtracted as decimals.
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Examples on Decimal Addition and Subtraction
Example 1: Add 0.2 + 0.22 + 0.222 + 0.2222 using the rules of decimal addition and subtraction.
The given decimals will be converted to like decimals by placing the required number of zeros after the decimals, such that each number has an equal number of decimals. These can be written as follows.
∴ The sum of the given decimals is 0.8642
Example 2: Find the difference between 7847 and 78.47 using the concept of adding and subtracting decimals.
The number 7847 is written in the decimal form as 7847.00. Now the subtraction can be performed in the following way.
Therefore, 7847 - 78.47 = 7768.53
Example 3: Write true or false with respect to decimal addition and subtraction.
a.) 20 + 12.17 = 32.17
a.) 10 + 69.32 = 69.42
a.) True, 20 + 12.17 = 32.17
a.) False, 10 + 69.32 = 79.32
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How to add and subtract decimals.
The addition and subtraction of decimals is done using the usual addition and subtraction rules. The only thing to be kept in mind is the number of digits after the decimal point and that the decimal point needs to be placed appropriately in the sum or the difference. The numbers need to be written in columns according to their place values before and after the decimal point and then they are added or subtracted.
What is the Rule for Adding and Subtracting Decimals?
The rule for adding and subtracting decimals is related to the decimal point. For example, in order to add 56.12 + 10.14, we need to align these numbers one below the other such that the decimal point falls in place and all the numbers are written according to the place values. This will result in 66.26. In case if they are unlike decimals, we need to convert them to like decimals by writing the appropriate number of zeros after the decimal so that the decimal places become equal. For example, 34.25 + 12.986 can be written as 34.250 + 12.986 and the sum will be 34.250 + 12.986 = 47.236
In order to add and subtract decimals with whole numbers, we need to change the whole number into a decimal number. This is done by placing a decimal after the whole number and then writing the required number of zeros after the decimal point. For example, if we need to add 8 + 4.321, then we can write the whole number 8 in the decimal form as 8.000 and then add it to 4.321. After this, the numbers can be added and written as, 8.000 + 4.321 = 12.321
How to Add Decimal Numbers?
For adding any two decimal numbers, we use the following steps. Let us understand this using an example. For example, let us add 23.12 + 4.23
- Step 2: Now add the decimal numbers to get the sum. In this case, it will be 23.12 + 4.23 = 27.35
How to Subtract Decimal Numbers?
In order to subtract any two decimal numbers, we use the following steps. Let us understand this using an example. For example, let us subtract 44.32 - 3.6
- Step 2: Now subtract the decimal numbers to get the difference. In this case, it will be 44.32 - 03.60 = 40.72
How to Add a Decimal Number and a Whole Number?
In order to add a decimal number to a whole number, the whole number needs to be changed to a decimal. For example, let us add 5 and 3.236. Here, we change 5 to 5.000 and we have 5.000 + 3.326 = 8.326
How to Multiply Two Decimals?
The multiplication of decimals with whole numbers is similar to the multiplication of whole numbers. The only difference is in the placement of the decimal point. The following steps can be followed to multiply decimals with whole numbers:
- Step 1: Initially, ignore the decimal point and multiply the two numbers normally.
- Step 2: After multiplication, count the number of decimal places in the given decimal numbers. Suppose the multiplicand has 2 numbers after the decimal point and the multiplier has 1 number after the decimal point, then we will add these 2 + 1 = 3. So, we will place the decimal in the product after 3 places from the right. For example, 0.04 × 0.2 = 0.008
How to Divide a Decimal by Another Decimal?
In order to divide a decimal number by a decimal number, we need to convert the divisor into a whole number and then continue the division . For example, if we need to divide 13.8 ÷ 0.6, we will use the following steps.
- Step 1: The dividend is 13.8 and the divisor is 0.6. We need to change the divisor to a whole number and so we will multiply it by 10 so that the decimal point shifts to the right and it becomes a whole number. This means, 0.6 × 10 = 6
- Step 2: We need to treat the dividend in the same way as we had treated the divisor. So, we will multiply the dividend by 10 as well. This means it will be 13.8 × 10 = 138. In other words, we need to move both the decimal points to the right until the divisor becomes a whole number. Therefore, 138 ÷ 6 = 23.
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1. Tania bought a book for $152.75, a pen for $45.25 and a chocolate for $28.75. What amount did she spend?
2. Nancy bought biscuits for $51.25. She gave a $100 note to the shopkeeper. How much dis she get back from the shopkeeper?
3. Mary had $305.80 in her bank account. She deposited $250.25 more and then withdrew $317.50 from her account. What is the balance now in her account?
4. Mike wants to buy a Physics book costing $600. He has $475.25 only in his purse. How much more money does he need to purchase the book?
5. Ron purchased a bag for $134.60, a book for $328.23 and a tie for $80.55. How much is left with him if he had $600 in all?
6. The difference of two decimals are 68.09. The smaller one is 353.48. Find the other one.
7. The sum of three decimals are 938.629. Two of them are 456.54 and 392.69. Find the third one.
8. Rachel had $739.68. She gave $235.09 to Jessica, $345.45 to Rebecca and the remaining money to Sara. How much did she give to Sara?
9. Jaclyn weighs 27.14 kg, Mary weighs 31.37 kg and Jenny weighs 28.38 kg. What is their total weight?
10. Kate travelled 320.25 km and Maya travelled 236.38 km. Who travelled more and by what distance?
11. Jack has lost $145.50 in a market. He is now left with $95.75. How much did he have?
12. Noor had $350.50. She bought jeans for $264.50 and a shirt for $65.75. How much did she have after pay?
13. Sam bought a pair of shirts for $205.75, a pant for $225.25 and a coat for $1225.20. What was the total cost of all the three items?
14. The sum of two decimals are 138.28. One of them is $68.42. Find the other one.
15. Jenifer had $178.50 with her. She has spent $138.85. How much money does she have now?
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8. $ 159.14
9. 86.89 kg
10. Kate 83.87 km
11. $241.25
13. $1656.50
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Example 1. There are 8.50 liters of milk in the pan. Raju added 5 g of sugar and 1.25 liters of water to the pan. Find how many liters of milk and water are there in the pan? Solution: No. of liters of milk in the pan = 8.50 No.of liters of water in the pan = 1.25 No. of liters of milk and water in the pan is 8.50 + 1.25 = 9.75 Hence, There are 9.75 liters of milk and water are there in the pan.
Example 2. Raju has 14.50 acres of agricultural land. He decided to give his first son Sai 6.50 acres of land and the second son Sudheer 5.50 acres of land. Find how much land does Raju has after distributing his sons? Solution: Raju has the agricultural land = 14.50 Raju gave the land for the first son = 6.50 Raju gave the land for the second son = 5.50 No. of acres of land Raju distributed for his sons = 6.50 + 5.50 =12.00 No. of acres of land Raju has after distributing his sons =14.50-12.00 = 2.50 Therefore, Raju has 2.50 acres of agricultural land after distribution.
Example 3. The price of the sugar last month is Rs 42.50. This month the price of sugar is increased by Rs 2.50. Find out what is the price of the sugar this month? Solution: The price of the sugar last month = 42.50 The price of the sugar this month is increased by = 2.50 The price of the sugar this month = 42.50 + 2.50 = 45.00 Hence, the price of the sugar this month is Rs 45.
Example 4. Karthik wants to go to the temple which is 150.50 km. Karthik stops driving the car after driving 65.80 km, because of the traffic jam. How much distance he has to travel for going to the temple? Solution: Karthik wants to go to the temple at a distance = 150.50 Karthik traveled by car up to the distance = 65.80 The distance Karthik has to travel for going to the temple = 150.50-65.80 = 84.70 Therefore, Karthik has to travel 84.70 km for going to the temple.
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Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
We use decimal numbers as an alternate method to represent fractional numbers. We can perform math operations like addit ion and subtraction on decimal numbers by using the place value system. Check out the steps involved in the addition and subtraction operations with the help of some examples. ...Read More Read Less
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What are decimal places, steps for adding and subtracting decimals, how do we solve problems involving both the addition and subtraction of decimals.
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A place value chart ensures that the digits are in their proper places. It helps with the comparison, addition, and subtraction of numbers. The place value of each digit can be easily shown through a place value chart. The value of a place is 10 times the value of the place to its right. Also, the value of each place is one-tenth \(\left(\frac{1}{10} \right)\) the value of the place to its left.
The places to the right of the decimal point are called the decimal places . Tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and so on, are decimal places.
For example, in 3.2, 3 is in the ones place and 2 is in the tenths place.
We have to follow some basic steps to add decimal numbers , and the steps are as follows:
Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values first, such that their decimal points are lined up.
Step 2: If necessary, convert decimals to like decimals.
Step 3: Add or subtract the numbers and place the decimal point in the sum or difference according to the numbers added or subtracted, such that all the decimal points are aligned.
Example: Add: 55.23 + 12.41
Solution: First, let us line up the like place values, which leads to the lining up of the decimal places.
55.23
+ 12.41
Now, we will begin adding from the extreme right.
—————
67.64
The answer is 67.64.
Example: Subtract: 77.14 – 8.62
Solution: Let us first line up like place values and line up the decimal places.
– 8.62
Now, we will begin the subtraction from the extreme right.
The answer is 68.52.
In case a problem involves both operations simultaneously, some rules need to be followed: Step 1: Always perform the operation in the parentheses first. Step 2: Once the above step is completed, then proceed with the addition of decimals.
Step 3: Finally, proceed with subtraction.
Solved Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Examples
Example 1: Add: 25.23 + 2.41
Solution: First, let us line up the like place values to line up the decimal points.
2 5.23
+ 2.41
+ 2.41
—————
27.64
The answer is 27.64.
Example 2: Subtract: 17.14 – 8.62
Solution: Let us first line up like place values to line up the decimal points.
The answer is 8.52.
Example 3: John has $100, with which he intends to buy various games. He first buys a game based on dice for $8.99 and then bowling pins for $33.50. His mother gave him an additional $20 so he could buy an archery target, but he got one for $16.50. How much money does he have remaining in total?
Initial money that John has = $100
The cost of the game based on dice = $8.99
The cost of bowling pins = $33.50
Money remaining = 100 – (33.50 + 8.99)
Money given by John’s mother = $20
The cost of the archery target = $16.50
Money remaining in total (R) = 100 – (33.50 + 8.99) + 20 – 16.50
Step 1: Operation in parentheses
R =100 – 42.49 + 20 – 16.50
Step 2: Add
R =120 – 42.49 – 16.50
R =120 – (42.49 + 16.50)
Step 3: Subtract
So, John is left with a total of $61.01.
What is a decimal point?
A decimal number is the combination of an integral part and a decimal part. The decimal point is a point or dot used to separate the integral and the decimal part of a number.
What happens when we do not line up the decimal points while adding or subtracting?
When we do not line up the decimal points while adding or subtracting, it makes the addition or subtraction a bit difficult to solve and get the answer. It is essential that the decimals are aligned according to their place values before addition or subtraction, and if not, the answer may be incorrect.
What are like decimals? How do we convert to like decimals?
Like decimals are decimals that have the same number of decimal places.
When the decimals are not like decimals, we add the required number of zeros to the right of the decimal to convert it to like decimals. This is done to make the addition or subtraction process easier.
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Solving Problems that Include Fractions and Decimals
Introduction.
There are four important operations that you will encounter when solving problems in mathematics. The figures below indicate some of the actions in a problem that lead to different operations.
Addition and subtraction are related operations. Addition typically means to combine two or more numbers, and subtraction involves the difference , or removal, of one number from another.
Multiplication and division are also related operations. Both operations involve grouping and rates.
You have explored how to tell when to use which operation. Now, you will focus on identifying the operation from a word problem, and then use procedures to actually perform the operation and determine a solution to the problem.
Working with Signed Numbers
Signed numbers include integers and other rational numbers that have either a positive or a negative sign.
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Use the diagram below to review standard procedures for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
You have applied the rules of integers to solve word problems. Now, you will review ways to add and subtract decimals, and then use what you learn to solve problems relating to addition and subtraction of positive and negative decimals.
Click on the image below to open a base-ten model interactive in a new web browser tab or window. The interactive represents the two addends in an addition problem, or the minuend and subtrahend in a subtraction problem. Use the manipulative to work through at least 3 problems.
- Click on a block and drag it on top of its opposite block to remove zero pairs.
- Click on a block and drag it to the next column to regroup.
- Click “Next Problem” to move to the next problem when you are ready.
Need additional help for addition?
Need additional help for subtraction?
Use what you noticed in the interactive to answer the following questions.
In the original problem, 4.3 – 1.5, when you dragged a ones rod into the tenths column, it split into 10 tenths. How does that relate to the regrouping that was recorded symbolically in the image shown below?
In an addition problem, such as 6.4 + 4.8, when you regroup 10 tenths into 1 one and drag the ones rod into the ones place, how did that action appear in the regrouping that was recorded symbolically such as the regrouping shown in the image below?
Pause and Reflect
1. Why is it important to line up the decimal point when adding or subtracting decimal numbers?
2. When regrouping 1 one and 3 tenths into 13 tenths, why do you cross out the original 3 in the tenths place and replace it with 13?
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
You have used models and algorithms to add and subtract decimals, paying special attention to the regrouping that was necessary to perform the computations. Now, you will extend the idea of regrouping to models and procedures used to add and subtract fractions, including mixed numbers.
Consider the following problem.
The example below shows how Marley used fraction strips to solve this problem.
Click the image below to view additional examples, including a video with a worked-out example for you to follow.
1. How is regrouping when subtracting mixed numbers similar to regrouping when subtracting decimals?
2. When adding decimals, you regroup when the sum of the two digits in a place value that is greater than 10. When would you need to regroup as you add mixed numbers?
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Now that you’ve investigated addition and subtraction with decimals and fractions, let’s take a closer look at multiplication and division. You will start in this section with decimals, and then use a similar model to multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers in the next section.
- Write an expression that you can use to determine the amount of oil that Rachel started with.
- How would you represent 2.2 and 2.5 as improper fractions with denominators of 10?
The interactive below uses blocks to multiply decimals. When the blocks are combined, they will form a rectangle; the area of the rectangle is the product of the two decimals or the answer to Rachel’s problem.
- In the first activity, the first decimal is the length of the rectangle, and the second decimal is the width. Represent each decimal by dragging the appropriate blocks and moving them to the area for each decimal.
- In the second activity, use the information from the decimals and drag the blocks to the open area to create a rectangle. You will use the green blocks to fill in the missing pieces of the rectangle.
- Is the answer the same as what we found earlier in Anu's solution?
- Adjust the numerators to create and represent two more multiplication problems. Record those problems on a piece of paper.
Based on what you saw in the interactive, why do you think that the product has the same number of digits to the right of the decimal as the total number of digits to the right of the decimal in the two factors ?
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
In this section, you will look at models to represent multiplying and dividing fractions.
Multiplying Fractions
Use the interactive below to represent the problem and graphically illustrate the product. Use the Numerator and Denominator sliders to create each fraction or mixed number. You may also need to use the Zoom in/out sliders to see the entire model.
Need additional directions?
Use the interactive to answer the following questions:
- What are the dimensions of the shaded rectangle in the solution? Check Your Answer
- The solid lines represent the boundaries of a rectangle with an area of 1 square unit. The dashed lines represent the boundaries of a number of equal-sized regions within this area. What fraction of 1 does each smaller rectangle represent? Check Your Answer
- What mixed number does this rearranged figure represent? How does this compare with the product of 3 4 and 6 1 2 ? Check Your Answer
Dividing Fractions
To solve this problem, Barbara used a fraction strip generator, which gave her the following diagram.
- Barbara knew this was a division problem, not a multiplication problem. How did she know that? Check Your Answer
- Use the diagram to explain why the quotient of 6 1 2 ÷ 1 2 is 13. Check Your Answer
Use the same fraction strip generator that Barbara used to solve the problem below.
Click the image below to open the fraction strip generator in a new web browser tab or window. Enter the key information from the problem, including the dividend and the divisor , and then use the results to answer the questions that follow.
In the fraction diagrams, both 5 3 4 and 3 8 are marked off into eighths. Why do you think that is the case? Check Your Answer
To divide 5 3 4 by 3 8 , the number sentence beneath the diagrams shows multiplication of 5 3 4 by 8 3 , which is the reciprocal of 3 8 . Multiplying by 8 3 is the same as multiplying by 8 , and then dividing by 3 . Why do you need to multiply 5 3 4 by 8 , which is the numerator of the reciprocal? Check Your Answer
The next step in the number sentence divides the product of 5 3 4 and 8 by 3 (multiplies 5 3 4 by the fraction 8 3 ) . Why do you need to divide by 3 at this point? Check Your Answer
See the completed fraction diagram for Patrice's ornament problem.
Completed fraction diagram
1. How does the multiplication algorithm connect to the area model that you used in the first interactive?
2. How does the division algorithm connect to the fraction strip model that you used in the interactive?
You studied models that represent operations on rational numbers (fractions and decimals). You also connected those models to the standard algorithms for performing the operations.
The graphic below summarizes procedures to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.
The graphic below summarizes procedures to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions, including mixed numbers.
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Step 1: The numbers are first padded with zero depending upon the maximum digits present after the decimal for any of the numbers. For example, while adding 3.456 to 7.1, since the number 3.456 has the number of digits after the decimal, the padding is done according to 3.456. Since 3.456 has 3 digits after the decimal, we pad two zeros after 1.
Add or subtract the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Place a decimal point in the resulting sum or difference directly under the other decimal points. Sample Set A. Find the following sums and differences. 9.813 + 2.140. Solution. 9.813 +2.140- ------11.953 The decimal points are aligned in the same column.
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We know we need to add or subtract the decimals as we add or subtract ordinary numbers. Let us consider some of the following examples. 1. Kate had $ 368.29. Her mother gave her $ 253.46 and her sister gave her $ 57.39. How much money does she has now? Money Kate had = $ 368.29 Money gave her mother = $ 253.46 Money gave her sister = + $ 57.39
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