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Why is it important to make sure digits and decimals line up when adding and subtracting numbers with decimals? Explain by evaluating the following problem: 320.456 - 145.73.

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when evaluating decimals, it’s important to make sure they line up because the result could lead to a completely different number. for example, 320.456-145.73 is 174.83 and not making sure the decimal is in the correct place can result in 17.483 which is obviously different
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