How Do You Add Decimals?

How Do You Add Decimals?

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Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable adding decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • sum
  • decimals
  • addition
  • decimal
  • trailing zeros
  • add
  • plus
  • skill

Background Tutorials

  • Representing Decimals

      • What are Decimals?What are Decimals?

      What are Decimals?

      Have you ever looked at the price of something? It's usually given as a decimal! Decimals are a very helpful part of math and can be found in may places in the real world. Watch this tutorial to learn all about decimals!

      • What is Place Value?What is Place Value?

      What is Place Value?

      Did you know numbers have place values? This tutorial introduces you to the term place value and shows you some of the most seen place values. Take a look!

  • Adding and Subtracting Decimals

      • What are Trailing Zeros?What are Trailing Zeros?

      What are Trailing Zeros?

      Ever wondered about the zeros that come at the end of a decimal number? What are those things anyway? Do they actually matter in terms of the value of the number? Watch the tutorial and see for yourself :)

Further Exploration

  • Adding and Subtracting Decimals

      • How Do You Subtract Decimals?How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable subtracting decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!