It is like adding integers, but like this:
Example: 1.3 + 7.8
1.3 --> 13
+
7.8 --> 78
91 --> 9.1
First, you need to remove the decimals, then add that. At the end, you will have to make an educated guess as to where you should put the decimal.
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To add the two decimals together
line up the decimals together
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.
39.63 +42.35 ------------ 81.98 Just line up the decimals and then add.
The importance of lining up the decimals is so you can just add from bottom to top it makes things a lot easier.