Adding and Subtracting Decimals - Worksheet 8 - 5th Grade
HardAdd and subtract decimals to hundredths (Hard)
30 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: decimals, addition, subtraction
About This Worksheet
This hard-level worksheet contains 30 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing adding and subtracting decimals. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.
Adding and subtracting decimals is used every time money changes hands and whenever precise measurements are combined or compared. The alignment rule for decimals is a key concept that distinguishes decimal arithmetic from whole-number arithmetic.
- Add and subtract decimals to hundredths using the standard algorithm
- Align decimal points before computing
- Estimate decimal sums and differences to check for reasonableness
- Solve word problems involving money and measurement
- Use inverse operations to check decimal subtraction
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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