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How to Add Decimal Numbers

When you have a series of decimal numbers, and want to add them up, what do you do with those pesky decimals?

Instructions

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      Look at the numbers in the picture. We want to add them up. But what do we do with the decimals?

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      Line up the decimals. So you are adding the correct numbers!

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      Add zeros to the right side, as place holders.If there isn't a decimal, such as in the number 800, add one! Keeping the numbers to the right of the decimal in neat columns will make it easier to add.

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      Now add up the numbers!

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