Grade 4–6Common Core (CCSS) · Math: number sense
Math · Grade 55th Grade Decimals Worksheets — Free Printable with Answer Key
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Decimal numbers · Grade 5
Name: ____________________Worked example
- The goal: calculate with decimals and put the decimal point in the right place in the answer.
- Line the numbers up so the decimal points sit exactly under each other.
- Calculate as usual, column by column. Example: 2.5 + 1.75. Hundredths: 0 + 5 = 5. Tenths: 5 + 7 = 12 – write 2, carry 1.
- Ones: 2 + 1 + 1 = 4. Place the decimal point directly below the others. Answer: 4.25.
- Check: read the question again. Does your answer give what was asked, with the right unit? Work backwards to see that it fits. ✓
Calculate: 4.6 + 2.9 =
One metre of ribbon costs 4.3 kr. What do 2 metres cost? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 4.9 + 2.3 =
A bottle holds 9.2 litres. Sara pours out 3.1 litres. How much is left? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 4.8 + 4.3 =
Sara buys a book for 86 kr and a pen for 7 kr. How much is that in total? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 5.4 − 1.6 =
One metre of ribbon costs 2.8 kr. What do 6 metres cost? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 2.3 + 2.2 =
A bottle holds 7.6 litres. Nour pours out 3 litres. How much is left? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 5.1 − 4.9 =
A bottle holds 5.4 litres. Hugo pours out 3.2 litres. How much is left? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 9.6 + 2.9 =
One metre of ribbon costs 1.6 kr. What do 4 metres cost? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 1 + 0.8 =
Jo buys a book for 55 kr and a pen for 23 kr. How much is that in total? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 6.6 + 3.7 =
Maja buys a book for 88 kr and a pen for 64 kr. How much is that in total? Answer with the correct unit.
Calculate: 5.4 − 1 =
One metre of ribbon costs 4.6 kr. What do 4 metres cost? Answer with the correct unit.
Answer key
- 1. 7.5
- 2. 8.6 kr
- 3. 7.2
- 4. 6.1 l
- 5. 9.1
- 6. 93 kr
- 7. 3.8
- 8. 16.8 kr
- 9. 4.5
- 10. 4.6 l
- 11. 0.2
- 12. 2.2 l
- 13. 12.5
- 14. 6.4 kr
- 15. 1.8
- 16. 78 kr
- 17. 10.3
- 18. 152 kr
- 19. 4.4
- 20. 18.4 kr
Step 1 of 5
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- Area
- Number sense
- Exercise type
- Decimal numbers
- Grade
- 5 (ages 10–11)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Number of tasks
- 20
- Task format
- Mixed
- Paper size
- US Letter
Your choices
- Area
- Number sense
- Exercise type
- Decimal numbers
- Grade
- 5 (ages 10–11)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Number of tasks
- 20
- Task format
- Mixed
- Paper size
- US Letter
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Adding and subtracting decimals for fifth graders.
How to use the tool
- Pick a difficulty: easy, medium or hard.
- Choose how many problems you want (10, 20 or 30).
- Print or save as PDF. “Create new version” gives brand-new problems with the same settings.
About this generator
Fifth graders add and subtract decimals and learn to line up the decimal point. These sheets give quick, focused practice at three levels. Every sheet has a separate answer key calculated by the website, so answers always match the problems. Free, no sign-up, US Letter by default.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I pick the right level?
- Choose an age or grade in step 2. Start easier if the pupil is unsure – you can switch anytime and get new problems instantly.
- Can I see the problems before printing?
- Yes. The sheet shows exactly the problems that will print. Click New problems to swap them.
- How do I include an answer key?
- Turn on Answer key in the last step. It prints on its own page after the problems, with the same numbering.
- What does the question mark next to a problem do?
- It opens a step-by-step explanation of the method on screen. It is not printed and does not reveal the answer.
- How do you add decimals?
- Line up the decimal points, then add as with whole numbers.
- Which grade learns decimals?
- Decimals start in 4th grade and become a main focus in 5th grade.