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How do you add decimals to thousandths?
You line up the decimals with the thousandths and put the decimal straight down from where it is and just add with the decimal in the same spot.
Why do you line up the decimal numbers?
We line up the decimal numbers so as to get accurate results. Example: 0.2 + 7.31 + 1.054 * It is easier to add this vertically. 0.2 7.31 1.054 ==== 8.564
Why do you line up the decimal points when adding and subtracting?
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
What is the rules adding decimal?
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.
Why it is important to line up decimal numbers by their play value when you add or subtract them?
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
