Arithmetic

How to solve

Stack the numbers with decimal points aligned, pad with zeros, then add or subtract like whole numbers.

Steps

  1. Write both numbers with the same number of decimal places.
  2. Add or subtract column by column from the right.
  3. Bring the decimal point straight down into the answer.

Example

4.35 + 2.8

  1. Rewrite 2.8 as 2.80.
  2. 4.35 + 2.80 = 7.15.

Answer: 7.15

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