How to solve
Stack the numbers with decimal points aligned, pad with zeros, then add or subtract like whole numbers.
Steps
- Write both numbers with the same number of decimal places.
- Add or subtract column by column from the right.
- Bring the decimal point straight down into the answer.
Example
4.35 + 2.8
- Rewrite 2.8 as 2.80.
- 4.35 + 2.80 = 7.15.
Answer: 7.15
Loading drills…