Adding+Decimals

To add decimals, follow these steps:
 * Write down the numbers, one under the other, with the decimal points lined up
 * Put in zeros so the numbers have the same length
 * Then add normally, remembering to put the decimal point in the answer

Example: Add 1.452 to 1.3

 * Line the decimals up: ||  ||   || 1 . 452 ||
 * ||  || + || 1 . 3 ||
 * "Pad" with zeros: ||  ||   || 1.452 ||
 * ||  || + || 1.3 00 ||
 * Add: ||  ||   || 1.452 ||
 * ||  || + || 1.300 ||
 * ||  ||   || 2.752 ||
 * ||  || + || 1.300 ||
 * ||  ||   || 2.752 ||
 * ||  ||   || 2.752 ||

Example: Add 3.25, 0.075 and 5

 * Line the decimals up: ||  ||   || 3 . 25 ||
 * ||  ||   || 0 . 075 ||
 * ||  || + || 5 . ||
 * "Pad" with zeros: ||  ||   || 3.25 0 ||
 * ||  ||   || 0.075 ||
 * ||  || + || 5. 000 ||
 * Add: ||  ||   || 3.250 ||
 * ||  ||   || 0.075 ||
 * ||  || + || 5.000 ||
 * ||  ||   || 8.325 ||
 * ||  || + || 5.000 ||
 * ||  ||   || 8.325 ||
 * ||  ||   || 8.325 ||

That's all there is to it - just remember to line up the decimals, then add normally. home