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How is adding and subtracting decimals similar to adding and sutracting whole numbers?
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How is adding and subtracting decimals similar to adding and sutracting whole numbers?

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The concept is the same. Take away, regroup. You subtract from the left to the right.

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you add the same way. the only difference for adding decimals is that you need to line up the decimals, then carry them down.
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