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This is effectively the same as lining up the decimal points when adding or subtracting ordinary decimal fractions.
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
Yes.
None of the following rules are applicable.
In more than 40 years as a mathematician, I have never needed to do so.
Describe an algorithm for dividing rational numbers.
With scissors? Or try subtracting the decimal away!
This is effectively the same as lining up the decimal points when adding or subtracting ordinary decimal fractions.
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
Yes.
Because if you dont , your answer will be a whole number and that will make your answer wrong
None of the following rules are applicable.
You write down the numbers you want to add and subtract, making sure the decimal points are aligned. Then, you add (or subtract) EXACTLY as you would add or subtract integers. The decimal point in the solution should be aligned with the decimal points in the original numbers.
In more than 40 years as a mathematician, I have never needed to do so.
Adding decimal same as adding whole numbers
When you are adding and subtracting decimals, youare +/- ing the whole numbers and tenths in the number. the decimal might go away ex: 1.3-0.3=1 or it won't ex: 1.9-0.3=1.6
The result of subtracting 2 numbers is the difference.