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Grade 4 Math · Chapter 6 · Lesson 5
Adding Tenths and Hundredths
Change the tenths into hundredths, then count.
10 problems · about 15 minutes · 4.NF.C.5
Figure — use these to answer the problems
30/100 = 0.30 = 0.3
25/100 = 0.25
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
2 problemsFrom “Comparing Decimals”
Which is bigger, 0.9 or 0.89?
- 0.9.
- 0.89.
From “Why 0.7 and 0.70 Are Equal”
0.2 in hundredths. How many?
Answer
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
4 problems7/10 + 15/100. How many hundredths?
Answer4/10 written in hundredths. How many?
Answer3/10 + 12/100. How many hundredths?
Answer6/10 + 5/100. How many hundredths?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
2 problems1/10 + 45/100. How many hundredths?
AnswerWhy must the tenths be rewritten first?
- The units have to match before counting.
- It looks neater.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsThe Ribbon
2/10 metre plus 35/100 metre. How many hundredths in all?
AnswerhundredthsThe Bottle
5/10 litre plus 12/100 litre. How many hundredths in all?
Answerhundredths