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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Let's perform the addition:
Step 1: Align the numbers and :
Step 2: Add and in the tenths place, which gives us . The decimal point remains in the same position, resulting in .
Therefore, the sum of is .
0.8
\( \text{0.6+0}.5= \)
You can add 4 + 4 = 8, but you must remember these are tenths, not whole numbers! So 4 tenths + 4 tenths = 8 tenths, which equals .
Always rewrite the problem vertically with decimal points aligned before adding. This prevents place value errors and makes the addition much clearer!
The decimal point in your answer goes in the same column as the decimal points in the numbers you're adding. Keep them all lined up!
Yes! means 8 tenths. You can think of it as or 8 out of 10 equal parts.
They're exactly the same value! Adding zeros after the last digit to the right of a decimal point doesn't change the number's value.
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