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Understand decimals from place value to operations with over 40 free decimal worksheets. Students start by locating decimals on a number line and determining decimal value, then progress to comparing and ordering decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, and multiplying and dividing decimals. Every worksheet is a printable PDF with an answer key in multiple versions - no login or account required - and most are also available as digital assignments. Modified versions help learners who need a lighter problem load, and the grading column with quick grade scale keeps scoring simple. These decimal worksheets work best for 4th through 6th grade, and pair naturally with the fraction and place value collections.

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Adding & Subtracting Decimals

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These worksheets provide practice adding and subtracting decimal numbers. Activities include vertical and horizontal computation, using number lines and helper grids to visualize operations, and adding multiple decimal addends. Students learn to line up decimal points by place value and regroup when needed. Aligned with fifth grade standards.

adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding and Subtracting Up to Hundredths(Word) worksheet

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Adding and Subtracting Up to Hundredths(Word)

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Add decimals to find a total when numbers include tenths and hundredths.
Subtract decimals to find how much more or how much is left.
Line up decimal points so each place value stays in the right column.
Read word problems and decide whether to add or subtract to solve them.
Write the answer with the decimal in the correct place.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding & Subtraction Decimals (vertical) worksheet

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Adding & Subtraction Decimals (vertical)

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Add decimals accurately, including when you need to regroup (carry).
Subtract decimals accurately, including when you need to regroup (borrow).
Keep track of place value (ones, tenths, hundredths, thousandths) to write the correct sum or difference.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding & Subtraction Decimals (horizontal) worksheet

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Adding & Subtraction Decimals (horizontal)

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Line up decimals by place value before adding or subtracting.
Add decimals accurately, including when you need to regroup.
Subtract decimals accurately, including when you need to borrow.
Keep track of the decimal point in the answer.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Subtracting Decimals with a Number Line worksheet

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Subtracting Decimals with a Number Line

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Use a number line to subtract one decimal from another by jumping backward the right amount.
Read and place decimals on a number line so you can start and end at the correct points.
Break a decimal subtraction into smaller steps (like tenths and hundredths) to keep track of each jump.
Find the difference between two decimals and write the answer with the decimal point in the right place.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding Decimals with a Number Line worksheet

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Adding Decimals with a Number Line

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Add two decimal numbers by starting at the first number and making jumps on a number line.
Use tenths marks to keep track of how far each jump moves.
Read and write the decimal you land on as the sum.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Helper Grid worksheet

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Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Helper Grid

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Line up decimals by place value using a helper grid so the digits match up correctly.
Add decimals accurately, including when you need to regroup.
Subtract decimals accurately, including when you need to regroup.
Keep the decimal point in the right place when writing the final answer.

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adding subtracting decimals Worksheets - Adding Multiple Addends worksheet

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Adding Multiple Addends

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Add several decimal numbers to find one total.
Line up decimal points so each place value is added in the right column.
Regroup when the digits in a column add to 10 or more.
Keep track of tenths and hundredths so the decimal ends up in the correct spot in the sum.

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