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Adding Decimals Worksheet

Practice adding decimals with this Grade 6 worksheet, including number line exercises and word problems.

Grade 6 Math DecimalsAdding Decimals
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Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.7

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Adding Decimals

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Read each question carefully and show your work. Write your answers in the space provided.

Add the following decimals. Make sure to align the decimal points.

1. 3.45 + 2.1 =  

2. 12.07 + 5.8 =  

3. 0.6 + 0.35 =  

4. 7.123 + 1.87 =  

Use the number line to help you solve the addition problem. Show your jumps on the number line.

1. 0.5 + 0.3 = ?

00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.91.0

Answer:

1. Which sum is correct?

a

4.2 + 1.3 = 4.5

b

5.6 + 2.1 = 7.7

c

0.9 + 0.01 = 0.10

d

10.0 + 0.1 = 1.01

Solve the following word problems.

1. Sarah bought a book for $7.99 and a pen for $1.50. How much did she spend in total?

2. A plant grew 0.25 inches in one week and 0.4 inches the next week. How much did it grow in total over the two weeks?

Determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. When adding decimals, it is important to align the decimal points.

T

True

F

False

2. The sum of 1.5 and 0.5 is 1.0.

T

True

F

False