The decimals chart in this lesson shows that we line up the decimal points when we add or subtract decimal numbers. Why do we do that?

Rivka Thorpe

Rivka Thorpe

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2021-06-12

The decimals chart in this lesson shows that we line up the decimal points when we add or subtract decimal numbers. Why do we do that?

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Clara Reese

Clara Reese

Skilled2021-06-13Added 120 answers

Remember, you can only add numbers together that are in the same place values. Ones are added to ones. Tens are added to tens. Tenths are added to tenths.
RESULT You must line up the decimals because when you add or subtract numbers you must do so according to their place value.

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