Adding Decimals with Positive Integers - Elementary Math Study Guide

What You Need to Know Beforehand

If you haven't learned about adding decimals, please review adding decimals first before proceeding.

Tricks to Add Decimals with a Positive Integer

If the positive integer doesn't have any decimal places, add ".0" to make it easier. (Why can we put in extra zeros?)

For example, 12 is the same as 12.0

This helps to align the decimal points when adding.

Steps to Add Decimals

1. Align the Decimal Points
2. Fill in Empty Spaces with Zeros
3. Add from Right to Left
4. Place the Decimal Point in the Answer

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Example

Let's add 12 and 3.4

Begin by writing 12 as 12.0 (Why can we put in extra zeros?)

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