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When adding decimal numbers, the decimal points should be lined-up.

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What is Decimal Addition in math?

Decimal addition is adding numbers that are represented in decimal form.


Does adding is zero at the end of the decimal make the decimal smaller!?

No, it makes no difference.


Do you have to line up the decimal when you are adding?

You have to line up the decimal when adding but not when multiplying. Example: This one is adding 23.56+89.45 23.56 89.45 This one is multiplying 23.54*4.506 23.54 4.506


When do you need to write zero as a placeholder when adding and subtracting decimals?

Adding decimal same as adding whole numbers


What are the steps to adding decimals?

There is a system or strategy to adding them it is called DUD. Decimal Under Decimal 1.2 1.2+ 2.4 Now that's how you add decimals!!


How is adding decimals like adding whole numbers?

It can be same because it,s just the decimal


How do you add a decimal with a whole number?

just adding it


What is the rule for significant figures when adding or subtracting decimals?

When adding and/or subtracting, your answer can only show as many decimal places as the measurement having the fewest number in the decimal places.


When subtracting or adding numbers in scientific notation why do the exponents need to be the same?

This is effectively the same as lining up the decimal points when adding or subtracting ordinary decimal fractions.


When adding decimal values align the decimal points?

Yes because it prevents making mistakes.


How do you turn a division into a decimal fraction?

You do a long division, adding decimal digits until you get a remainder of zero (terminating decimal) or a repeating pattern of decimal digits.


How is adding decimals similar to adding whole numbers?

Adding whole numbers is the addition of decimals where the decimal part is zero; in both cases the digits are place value aligned meaning that the decimal points, which lies between the units (or ones) and tenths columns, are aligned - in the whole number the decimal point is "hiding" at the end.