Adding tenths and hundredths (fractions and decimals)

Equivalence

Take a look back at equivalence for decimals and fractions. When adding tenths and hundredths it is much easier if they are in the same format.

For example

$0.2+\frac{6}{10}$0.2+610​ can be changed to $0.2+0.6$0.2+0.6 or $\frac{2}{10}+\frac{6}{10}$210​+610​ before solving.

This question will help you to practice changing decimals and fractions.

Question 1

Adding with fractions

Watch this video to learn more about adding tenths and hundredths when they are fractions.

When adding tenths and hundredths as fractions:

1. Make the denominators the same
2. Add the numerators together
3. Express as a fraction

Try this practice question for adding tenths and hundredths as fractions.

Question 2

Adding with decimals

Watch this video to learn more about adding tenths and hundredths when they are decimals.

When adding tenths and hundredths when they are decimals, first pick a strategy (number line or place value)

1. Number line:
   • Add the numbers along the line in easy parts
2. Place value:
   • Line the numbers up in their place value columns
   • Add the numbers starting at the hundredths

Try this practice question for adding tenths and hundredths as decimals.

Question 3