Addition of Decimal Fractions

In addition of decimal fractions we will discuss here how to add two or more decimals.

The rules of adding decimal numbers are:

(i) Write the digits of the given numbers one below the other such that all the decimal points are in the same vertical line.

(ii) Add as we add whole numbers.

(iii) Put the decimal point of the sum vertically below the other decimal points.

Let us consider some of the following examples on addition of decimal numbers.

1. Add 14.02, 198.3, 394.051.

First convert all the decimals to be added into like decimals i.e. 14.02 into 14.020, 198.3 into 198.300 and 394.051 will remain same.

14.020 + 198.300 + 394.051

Now write the decimals in column in such a way that the decimal points of all the decimals are in the same column and then add the decimal ignoring the decimal point.

$Convert Unlike Decimals into Like Decimals$

Atlast, put the decimal point in the sum directly under the decimal points of all the decimals.

Answers: 606.371

2. Add $ 205.40, $ 80.75 and $ 1493.50.

Here, all the decimal numbers are in like decimals.

$ 205.40 + $ 80.75 + $ 1493.50

Now write the decimals in column in such a way that the decimal points of all the decimals are in the same column and then add the decimal ignoring the decimal point.

$Addition of Decimal Fractions$

Answers: 1779.65

3. Add 143.21; 89.025;1001.002; 975.35

Here, all the decimal numbers are in like decimals.

143.210 + 89.025 + 1001.002 + 975.350

Now write the decimals in column and add as we add whole numbers.

$Adding with Decimal Fractions$

Answers: 2208.587

4. Add: 7.035; 8005.007; 91.71; 15.9142

First convert all the decimals to be added into like decimals i.e. 7.035 into 7.0350, 8005.007 into 8005.0070, 91.71 into 91.7100 and 15.9142 will remain as it is.

7.0350 + 8005.0070 + 91.7100 + 15.9142

Now write the decimals in column and add as we add whole numbers.

$Adding Decimals$

Answers: 8119.6662

5. Add: 81.71; 198.001; 2071.1945; 9.09

Convert all the decimals to be added into like decimals i.e. 81.71 into 81.7100, 198.001 into 198.0010, 2071.1945 will remain as it is and 9.09 into 9.0900.

81.7100 + 198.0010 + 2071.1945 + 9.0900

$Addition of Decimal Fractions$

Answers: 2359.9955

6. Add: 43.91; 108.431; 832.01

Convert all the decimals to be added into like decimals i.e. 81.71 into 81.7100, 198.001 into 198.0010, 2071.1945 will remain as it is and 9.09 into 9.0900.

43.910 + 108.431 + 832.010

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