Adding & Subtracting Decimals Examples

Add 

Line up the place values and insert zeroes as place holders. Then add as you usually do. (Remember to carry the one.)

Note: Zeroes in orange are optional place-holders.

Subtract 

Line up the decimals and insert zeroes as place holders. Then subtract. (Remember to borrow.)

Add 

Line up those decimals, insert zeroes as place holders, then add, baby, add!