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Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

This topic covers addition and subtraction of decimals. We will learn to align the decimal point and use zeroes as placeholders to solve questions covering this concept.

Topic: Addition of Decimals

  • To add / subtract decimals follow these simple steps:

    Add zeroes in the decimal part of the given decimals so that each decimal has same number of decimal places.

  • Place the decimals one under the other such that the decimal points must always be on the same line down the page.

  • Add / Subtract the decimals in the same way as ordinary numbers.

Topic: Subtraction of Decimals

  • To add / subtract decimals follow these simple steps:

    Add zeroes in the decimal part of the given decimals so that each decimal has same number of decimal places.

  • Place the decimals one under the other such that the decimal points must always be on the same line down the page.

  • Add / Subtract the decimals in the same way as ordinary numbers.

Topic: Simplification of Decimals

  • To Add/Subtract Decimals,

    1. Add Zeroes in the decimal part of the numbers so that each number has the same number of decimal places.

  • 2) Place the decimals one under another such that the decimal points lie just under one another.

  • 3) Add/Subtract like ordinary numbers.

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