That is because if you don't, you will get the wrong answer. It is ALWAYS important to LINE up the decimals.
When adding decimal numbers, the decimal points should be lined-up.
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
Line up the decimal points in a vertical column. Then add the numbers while ignoring the decimal point. Finally, put a decimal point in the answer in the same column as for the summands.
you have to line up the decimal points because you need to keep each place value in the same column so when you add or subtract you wont make any errors
That is because if you don't, you will get the wrong answer. It is ALWAYS important to LINE up the decimals.
you only line the decimals up when you are subtracting or adding not when you are multiplying im not sure about division...
Because 42.0+7.8 is different from adding 42+78. it makes adding easier!
When adding decimal numbers, the decimal points should be lined-up.
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
Line up the decimal points in a vertical column. Then add the numbers while ignoring the decimal point. Finally, put a decimal point in the answer in the same column as for the summands.
you have to line up the decimal points because you need to keep each place value in the same column so when you add or subtract you wont make any errors
line up the decimal point when your adding and subtracting. add annex a zero when you have extra number. sometimes you can use a number line.
You are more likely to make a mistake.
3.8 + 1.16 = 4.96 When adding decimals, line up the decimal points: 3.8 1.16 + ----- 4.96
Because left of the decimal point goes times 10 for every position and right of the decimal point goes times -10 for every position.
Because when adding or subtracting, the operations must take account of the place values of individual digits in the numbers. When multiplying, only the overall order of magnitudes are relevant for placing the decimal point in the product.