1.1 Adding & Subtracing Decimals

Question 1

sum

Answer 1

The result when two or more numbers are added together.

Question 2

difference

Answer 2

the result when one number is subtracted from another

Question 3

When adding or subtracting, it is always helpful to follow these 3 standard steps:

Answer 3

Step 1: Line up the decimals according to place value.
Step 2: Place 0s in the empty spaces after the decimal.
Step 3: Add or subtract vertically and bring down the decimal point.