Details for problem "Columnar addition of decimal fractions"

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Suitable for K-12 grades: Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7

Elementary School, Primary School, Junior High School, Middle School, High School.

Summary

Columnar addition of multiple decimal fractions.

Example

Description

A series of positive decimal fractions have to be added in written columnar form. Adding decimal fractions is a skill that is required while buying and selling.

This problem can be generated in a variety of ways to fulfill the needs as per age and level from grade 5 to grade 7. A great resource to be used as a "do now" bell-ringer activity, anticipatory set, closure exercise, or assessment. It will help to achieve the following array of targets.

1. Recall writing numbers for columnar addition.
2. Understand mathematical statements involving addition (+) and the equals (=) sign with decimal fractions.
3. Learn to read, write and calculate columnar addition.
4. Exercise to operate neatly will make a base for future calculations.

Develop strong concepts of columnar addition of decimal fractions by exercising worksheets with this type of problem.

Enhance the columnar addition skills by designing according to your requirement.

The number of summands, the number of places for the summands, and the number of decimal places can be selected.

The first problem may be given with the answer as an example to illustrate the way the answer is expected to be given.

• The number of problems can range from 1 to 10.
• The number of summands can be selected from 2 to 4.
• The number of places for the summands can be chosen from 2 to 8.
• The number of places for the summands before the point can be chosen.

The first problem may be given with the answer as an example to illustrate the way the answer is expected to be given. The answer key will give solutions to all problems.

Topics: Arithmetic Elementary arithmetic Rational Numbers

Tags: Addition Fraction

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