How to add and subtract decimals

• When adding and subtracting decimals you always need to make shoer that every number is lined up properly and that the dot for the decimal points is in the right place!!!

Maths continuum -

• Dom had $296.25, Dom then went out and bought a skateboard for $47.95 how much money did Dom have left?

• Answer: $248.30

• • 15

• 8 5 12

• $296.25 • - 47.95• $248.30

Maths Continuum +

• Daniel had $637.85, he then worked and got another $149.45 How much did he have?

• Answer: $787.30

• 1 1 1

• $637.85• $149.45• $787.30