Simplification in Decimals

Simplification in decimals can be done with the help of PEMDAS Rule.

PEMDAS Rule Table

From the above chart we can observe that first we have to work on "P or Parentheses" and then on "E or Exponents", then from left to right doing either "Multiplication" or "Division" as we find them in the question.

Then from left to right doing either "Addition" or "Subtraction" as we find them we need to solve them accordingly.


Let us consider some of the examples on simplification in decimals:

1. Solve 5.8 – 2.7 + 1.4 – 1.6

Solution:

We first group the numbers having same signs and then add them. Subtract the sum of the numbers with – sign from the sum of the numbers with + sign.

First step: Add 5.8, 1.4 and 2.7 and 1.6

Decimal Addition











Second step: Now subtract 4.3 from 7.2

Decimal Subtraction








Hence, 5.8 – 2.7 + 1.4 – 1.6 = 2.9


2. 4.5 + 3.7 – 3.6 ÷ 1.2

Solution:

4.5 + 3.7 – 3.6 ÷ 1.2

= 4.5 + 3.7 – 3.0

= 8.2 – 3.0

= 5.2

Answers: 5.2



3. 3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{1}{5}\) + (1 - 0.8) }


Solution:

3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{1}{5}\) + (1 - 0.8) }

3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{1}{5}\) + 1 - 0.8}

= 3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{1 + 5 - 4.0}{5}\)}

= 3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{6 - 4}{5}\)}

= 3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - {\(\frac{2}{5}\)}

= 3 ÷ 16 + 1.2 × \(\frac{1}{4}\) - \(\frac{2}{5}\)

= \(\frac{3}{16}\) + \(\frac{1.2}{4}\) – \(\frac{2}{5}\)

= \(\frac{15 + 24 - 32}{80}\)

= \(\frac{7}{80}\)

Simplification in Decimals










= 0.0875

Answers: 0.0875

Decimal

Decimal Place Value Chart

Expanded form of Decimal Fractions

Like Decimal Fractions

Unlike Decimal Fraction

Equivalent Decimal Fractions

Changing Unlike to Like Decimal Fractions

Comparison of Decimal Fractions

Conversion of a Decimal Fraction into a Fractional Number

Conversion of Fractions to Decimals Numbers

Addition of Decimal Fractions

Subtraction of Decimal Fractions

Multiplication of a Decimal Numbers

Multiplication of a Decimal by a Decimal

Properties of Multiplication of Decimal Numbers

Division of a Decimal by a Whole Number

Division of Decimal Fractions

Division of Decimal Fractions by Multiples

Division of a Decimal by a Decimal

Division of a whole number by a Decimal

Conversion of fraction to Decimal Fraction

Simplification in Decimals

Word Problems on Decimal





5th Grade Numbers

5th Grade Math Problems

From Simplification in Decimals to HOME PAGE




Didn't find what you were looking for? Or want to know more information about Math Only Math. Use this Google Search to find what you need.



New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. Ask a Question or Answer a Question.




Share this page: What’s this?

Recent Articles

  1. Worksheet on Money | Conversion of Money from Rupees to Paisa

    Dec 03, 24 01:29 AM

    Worksheet on Money
    Practice the questions given in the worksheet on money. This sheet provides different types of questions where students need to express the amount of money in short form and long form

    Read More

  2. 2nd Grade Money Worksheet | Conversion of Money | Word Problems

    Dec 03, 24 01:19 AM

    Match the following Money
    In 2nd grade money worksheet we will solve the problems on writing amount in words and figures, conversion of money and word problems on money. 1. Write T for true and F for false. (i) Rs. is written…

    Read More

  3. Subtraction of Money | Subtraction with Conversion, without Conversion

    Dec 02, 24 01:47 PM

    Subtraction of Money
    In subtraction of money we will learn how to subtract the amounts of money involving rupees and paise to find the difference. We carryout subtraction with money the same way as in decimal numbers. Whi…

    Read More

  4. Word Problems on Addition of Money |Money Word Problems|Money Addition

    Dec 02, 24 01:26 PM

    Word Problems on Addition of Money
    Let us consider some of the word problems on addition of money. We have solved the problems in both the methods i.e., with conversion into paise and without conversion into paise. Worked-out examples

    Read More

  5. Addition of Money | Add The Amounts of Money Involving Rupees & Paisa

    Nov 29, 24 01:26 AM

    3rd Grade Addition of Money
    In addition of money we will learn how to add the amounts of money involving rupees and paisa together. We carryout with money the same way as in decimal numbers. While adding we need to follow that t…

    Read More