Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Solve each problem. Remember to align the decimal points correctly when adding or subtracting.

Section A: Solve these vertical problems

24.6
+ 13.8
________
56.92
− 28.47
________
8.375
+ 6.9
________
73.5
− 49.68
________
145.83
+ 67.2
________
200.4
− 156.75
________

Section B: Solve these horizontal problems

1. 15.7 + 9.43 = ______________
2. 82.6 − 37.85 = ______________
3. 4.908 + 12.6 = ______________
4. 51.2 − 19.674 = ______________
5. 126.45 + 78.9 + 5.68 = ______________
6. 300 − 147.38 = ______________

Section C: Word problems

1. Sarah bought a book for $18.75 and a pen for $3.40. How much did she spend in total?

Answer: ______________

2. Tom had $50.00. He spent $23.85 on lunch. How much money does he have left?

Answer: ______________

3. A rectangle has a length of 12.8 cm and a width of 7.65 cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Answer: ______________