- Your answer cannot be MORE precise than the least precise measurement. For addition and subtraction, look at the decimal portion (i.e., to the right of the decimal point) of the numbers ONLY. ... 1) Count the number of significant figures in the decimal portion of each number in the problem.

Language of Chemistry - Significant Figures: Addition & Subtraction Flashcards by Irina Soloshenko

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Your answer cannot be MORE precise than the least precise measurement. For addition and subtraction, look at the decimal portion (i.e., to the right of the decimal point) of the numbers ONLY. … 1) Count the number of significant figures in the decimal portion of each number in the problem.

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