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Course: 5th grade > Unit 2

Lesson 2: Adding decimals intro
Math
5th grade
Add decimals
Adding decimals intro
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Add decimals visually

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Problem

Add.
Hint: Use the models shown to help find the sum.
0.5+0.7=
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
A square divided into 10 equal-sized columns to show tenths. 5 columns are shaded pink and 5 columns are not shaded.
A square divided into 10 equal-sized columns to show tenths. 7 columns are shaded blue and 3 columns are not shaded.