Decimals - Add and Subtract Decimals with Different Decimal Places - Worksheet

The worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk presents a series of real-life scenarios to help students practice adding and subtracting decimals with varying decimal places, a skill crucial for both fluency and precision in mathematics. For instance, Karen and her family are participating in a cycling race, having completed 1.253 km with 2.3 km remaining. Students are tasked with calculating the total distance of the race. In another scenario, the worksheet asks for the total distance between two cities, Sandol and New Star, given their individual distances from a starting point. Additionally, students combine the weights of fruits held by Olivia and Samantha to find their total weight, and calculate the remaining length of Mary's ribbon after she cuts off a portion.

Further exercises include determining the remaining volume of paint Alan has after painting his house, and comparing the total amount of fruit between Olivia and Samantha, as well as the total volume of paint between two boys, Alan and Sam, each with two cans of different colours. The worksheet also challenges students' reasoning and problem-solving skills with more complex tasks. Rosie cuts a ribbon into three parts of varying lengths for gift decoration, and students must find the total length of the ribbon used. Another problem involves calculating the total amount of money a grandmother gives to her three grandchildren, each receiving a different amount. These exercises not only test students' ability to perform arithmetic with decimals but also their comprehension of mathematical concepts in practical situations.