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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2
Decimal Numbers
This Self Learning Module (SLM) was designed and written with you in mind to help you master
the lesson on Comparing and Arranging Decimal Numbers and in Adding and Subtracting
Decimal Numbers through Thousandths without and with Regrouping. The scope of this
learning material focuses on the many different learning situations. Moreover, the language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons are also arranged
following the standard sequence of the course. Hence, the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains:

Lesson 2: Decimal Numbers

It is divided into three sub lessons, namely:

Lesson 2.1 – Compares and Arranges Decimal Numbers from Least to Greatest
and Vice versa
Lesson 2.2 – Adds Decimal Numbers through Thousandths without and with
Regrouping
Lesson 2.3 – Subtracts Decimal Numbers through Thousandths without and
with Regrouping

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. compare and arrange decimal numbers from least to greatest;
2. compare and arrange decimal numbers from greatest to least;
3. add decimal numbers through thousandths without and with regrouping; and
4. subtract decimal numbers through thousandths without and with regrouping.

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 Pretest

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. The lengths of different insects in centimeters are 1.45, 1.05, 1.035, and 1.8. Arrange
the lengths from greatest to least.
A. 1.45, 1.035, 1.8, 1.05 C. 1.8, 1.45, 1.05, 1.035
B. 1.8, 1.035, 1.45, 1.05 D. 1.45, 1.035, 1.05, 1.8
2. Subtract 0.5 from 0.92.
A. 1.42 B. 0.45 C. 0.42 D. 1.45
3. Compare these decimals by using ˂, > or =, 7.01 ______ 7.103.
A. ˂ B. > C. = D. none
4. Which group of decimal numbers are arranged from least to greatest?
A. 3.1, 3.001, 3.01, 3.011 C. 3.001, 3.010, 3.011, 3.1
B. 3.011, 3.001, 3.01, 3.1 D. 3.1, 3.001, 3.010, 3.011
5. Luigi has 0.85 grams of pepper. He used 0.34 grams of pepper to cook scrambled
eggs. How much pepper does Luigi have left?
A. 0.41 B. 0.45 C. 0.50 D. 0.51
6. What is the sum of 11.871 + 1.025 + 12.25?
A. 25.146 B. 23.156 C. 25. 416 D. 23. 516
7. What is the difference of 0.79 to 0.079?
A. 0.709 B. 0.710 C. 0.711 D. 0.712

8. Aling Nene bought 3 watermelons of different sizes weighing 0.926, 0.412, and 0.635
kilograms. How many kilograms did she buy in all?
A. 1.793 kgs B. 1.973 kgs C. 1.739 kgs D. 1.769 kgs
9. David and Jerry went fishing. They caught 3 big fishes weighing 2.125 kgs, 2.05 kgs,
and 1.75 kgs. What was the total weight of the fishes?
A. 5.259 kgs B. 5. 295 kgs C. 5.925 kgs D. 6.525 kgs

10. Gina weighs 102.6 pounds. Her twin sister Grace weighs 96.34 pounds. How much
heavier does Gina weigh than Grace?
A. 6.29 B. 6.26 C. 189.94 D. 198.94

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 Decimal Numbers
Lesson 2.1 Comparing and Arranging Decimal Numbers

We will learn how to compare decimal numbers and also arrange them in ascending or
descending order.

Ascending Order means arranging numbers from least to greatest. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4

Descending Order means arranging numbers from greatest to least. Ex. 4, 3, 2, 1

Study the problem.

Record Sheet
Piece of Wire Length (cm)
Allan was asked to cut five pieces of wire each one as
A 14.162
close as possible to 14.135 cm in length. The record
B 14.13
shows the length of the pieces Allan cut. Is piece A
C 14.083
longer or shorter than piece E?
D 14.075
E 14.151

To answer the problem above, compare the length of piece A with that of piece E.

Piece A: 14.16 2 2>1 therefore, 14.162 > 14.151.

Piece E: 14.15 1 1˂2 therefore, 14.151 ˂ 14.162.

Answer: The first piece is longer than the last piece.

In comparing decimals, we line up first the decimal points and the digits in their corresponding
place values. Begin comparing the digits with the same place values from the leftmost digits.
Use symbols >, ˂, or = in comparing the digits in the same place value.

Take note of the first pair of digits you see that differ, the decimal with the bigger digit in this
pair is the bigger decimal.

Compare the other pieces, one place value at a time.

Second piece: 14. 1 30 Third piece: 14.0 8 3 Fourth piece: 14. 0 75
Third piece: 14. 0 83 Fourth piece: 14.0 7 5 Fifth piece: 14. 1 51
1>0 8>7 0˂1
So, 14.130 > 14.083 So, 14.083 > 14.075 So, 14.075 ˂ 14.151

List the numbers from greatest to least.

Answer: 14.162 14.151 14.130 14.083 14.075

greatest least

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Worked-out examples of comparing decimals and arranging decimals :
1. Which is greater of 58.23 and 49.35?
Solution:
The given decimals have distinct whole number parts, so we compare the whole
number parts only.
In 58.23, the whole number part is 58, and in 49.35, the whole number part is 49.
But, 58 > 49.
Therefore, 58.23 > 49.35.
2. Write the following decimals in ascending order: 5.64, 2.54, 3.05, 0.259, and 8.32.
Solution:
To convert the given decimal numbers into like decimals, we get
5.640, 2.540, 3.050, 0.259 and 8.320.
Therefore, 0.259 < 2.540 < 3.050 < 5.640 < 8.320.
Hence, the given decimals in ascending order are:
0.259, 2.54, 3.05, 5.64 and 8.32.
3. Arrange the following decimals in descending order: 8.14, 5.96, 0.863, 6.4, 3.81, and 0.5.
Solution:
By converting each of the decimal numbers to like decimals, we get,
8.140, 5.960, 0.863, 6.400, 3.810 and 0.500.
Therefore, 8.140 > 6.400 > 5.960 > 3.810 > 0.863 > 0.500.
Hence, the given decimals in descending order are:
8.14, 6.4, 5.96, 3.81, 0.863, 0.5
Application:
Read the problem carefully.
The weights of Susan, Karen, and Annie are 51.89 kg, 46.866 kg, and 53.143 kg respectively.
Who is the lightest among the girls? Arrange their weights from lightest to heaviest.
Understand:
a. What is asked?
Find out who has the lightest weight among the 3 girls.
Arrange their weights from lightest to heaviest.
b. What are the given facts?
The values 51.89 kg, 46,866 kg, and 53.143 kg are given.
Plan: What strategy can we use to solve the problem?
We need to line up the decimal points and the digits in their corresponding place values
to compare the decimals. Then, arrange the decimals to find the lightest weight.
Solve:
Susan - 51.89 Karen - 46.866
Karen - 46.866 46 < 51 and 51 < 53 Susan - 51.89
Annie - 53.143 Annie - 53.143
Since 46.866 is the least among the three numbers, therefore Karen has the lightest
weight.

Answer: Among the three girls, Karen has the lightest weight.

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Lesson 2.2. Adds Decimal Numbers Through Thousands Without and
With Regrouping
Study the problem.
The fish vendor rode 0.22 kilometers to make his first delivery of fish and 0.04 kilometers to
make the second delivery. How far did he travel in delivering fish?
Using this pictorial model, we can show the sum of 0.22 and 0.04.

+ =

There are 22 out of 100 There are 4 out of 100 Combining the number of
blocks are shaded, blocks are shaded, shaded blocks will give us
which is equivalent to 26 out of 100 blocks,
which is equivalent to
which is equivalent to 0.26
0.22. 0.04.
Explanation:
This illustration shows that 22 out of 100 blocks means 0.22 km the distance of his first
delivery, 4 out of 100 blocks means 0.04 km for his second delivery, then we have to add since
it asks how far the fish vendor travel, so it is 26 out of 100 meaning 0.26 km, we add 0.22 and
0.04.

Answer: The fish vendor rode 0.26 kilometers in all.

Adding Decimals
To add decimals, align the decimal points, which will allow all the digits to be aligned according
to their place values. Add just as you would add whole numbers, beginning on the right and
progressing to the left then write the decimal point in the sum, aligned with the decimal points
in the numbers being added

Example # 1 Addition of Decimals without Regrouping

Problem Add. 0.23 + 4.5 + 20.32

0.23 Write the numbers so that the decimal

4.5 points are aligned.
+ 20.12

0.23 Optional: Write an extra “0” at the end of

4.50 4.5 to keep the numbers in the correct
+ 20.12 position. (Adding this zero does not
change the value of the decimal or the
sum of the three numbers.)

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 0.23 Add. Begin at the right and move left.
4.50
+ 20.12 Align the decimal point in the sum with
24.85 the decimal points in the numbers being
added.
Answer 0.23 + 4.5 + 20.12 = 24.85

Example # 2 Addition of Decimals with Regrouping

Problem Add. 4.041 + 8 + 510.042

4.071 Write the numbers so that the decimal

8 points are aligned.
+ 510.042

4.071 As presented in the problem, number 8

8.000 does not have a decimal point. You can
+ 510.042 rewrite this number as 8.0, 8.00, or
8.000 without changing the value of the
number. Using 8.000 will allow you to
align it with the other two numbers.
4.071 Add. Begin at the right and move left.
8.000
+ 510.042 Align the decimal point in the sum with
522.113 the decimal points in the numbers being
added.
Answer 4.071 + 8 + 510.042 = 522.113

Application:
Read the problem carefully.
Roland runs 1.312 kilometers on Monday, 1.22 kilometers on Wednesday, and 1.015
kilometers on Friday. How many kilometers did he run for three days?
Understand:
a. What is asked?
It is the total number of kilometer Roland runs in three days.
b. What are the given facts?
These are the 1.312 km, 1.22 km, 1.015 km.
Plan:
What strategy can we use to solve the problem?
We can solve the problem by adding the decimal numbers.
Solve:
1.312
+ 1.22
1.015
3.547
Answer: Roland runs for 3.547 km for three days.

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Lesson 2.3 Subtracting Decimal Numbers
Subtracting decimals uses the same setup as adding decimals.

To subtract decimals, align the decimal points, which will allow all of the digits to be aligned
according to their place values. Subtract just as you would subtract whole numbers, beginning
on the right and progressing to the left. Align the decimal point in the difference directly below
the decimal points in the numbers that were subtracted.

In cases where you are subtracting two decimals that extend to different place values, it often
makes sense to add extra zeros to make the two numbers line up—this makes the subtraction
a bit easier to follow.

Example # 1 Subtraction of Decimals without Regrouping

Problem Subtract. 39.672 – 5.431

39.672 Write the numbers so that the decimal

− 5.431 points are aligned.

39.672 Subtract. Begin at the right and move left.

− 5.431
34.241 Align the decimal point in the difference
with the decimal points in the numbers
being subtracted.
Answer 39.672 – 5.431 = 34.241

Example # 2 Subtraction of Decimals with Regrouping

Problem Subtract. 0.9 – 0.027

0.9 Write the numbers so that the decimal

– 0.027 points are aligned.

0.900 Optional: Write two extra “0”s after 9. This

– 0.027 will help you line up the numbers and
perform the subtraction.
Subtract. Regroup as needed.
0.900
– 0.027
0.873
Answer 0.9 – 0.027 = 0.873

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Application:
Maria went to the market. She bought ½ kilogram of brown sugar for ₱18.75, and a pack of
flour for ₱15.50. How much did she spend in all? How much change did she get if she pays
₱50?

Understand:

a. What is asked?
The total amount spends by Maria and the change she gets from her
money.
b. What are the given facts?
₱18.75 for ½ kg of brown sugar, ₱15.50 for a pack of flour, ₱50

Plan:
a. What operation to be used to solve the problem?
To solve the problem, we have to use addition and subtraction.

Solve: ₱ 18.75 To check: ₱ 50.00

+ ₱ 15.50 - ₱ 34.25
₱ 34.25 ₱ 15.75

Answer:
Maria spent ₱34.25 on sugar and flour and the change for her money is
₱15.75.

Remember:
We can use decimals in writing the amount of money. The decimal point separates the
pesos from the centavos.

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General Directions: Copy and answer activities 1-3 on a separate sheet of paper.
Activity 1. Understanding in Comparing and Arranging of Decimal
Numbers
A. Compare the decimals by writing <, > or = on the space provided.
1. 9.088 ____ 9.88 4. 85.440 ____ 86.44
2. 6.3 ____ 6.248 5. 7.081 ____ 7.08
3. 12.2 ____ 12.022
B. Arrange each set of decimals from least to greatest.
1. 1.03, 0.13, 1.13 3.1 _____, _____, _____, _____
2. 25.29, 29.25, 25.9, 29.5 _____, _____, _____, _____
C. Arrange each set of decimals from greatest to least.
1. 7.05, 7.048, 7.002, 7.2 _____, _____, _____, _____
2. 2.37, 3.1, 2.7, 3.01 _____, _____, _____, _____
D. Solve the problem.
The heights of Jerry, Robert, Darwin, and Edwin are 176.34 cm, 165.9 cm, 189.09
cm, and 198.08, respectively. Arrange the given decimals from greatest to least.

Activity 2. Adding Decimal Numbers

A. Write the addends in columns and add. Annex zeros when needed.
1. 0.43 + 0.04 + 0.329 =
2. 0.17 + 0.4 + 0.07 =
3. 0.624 + 0.85 + 0.5 + 0.36 =
B. Find the sum.
1. 0.745 2. 3.12 3. 0.73
+ 0.23 + 0.73 + 1.2
C. Solve the problem
An athlete ran 0.86 km uphill, 0.52 downhill, and 0.96 km on a cemented road
during practice. What was the total distance he ran?

Activity 3. Subtracting Decimal Numbers

A. Write the minuends and subtrahends in columns and subtract. Annex 0 when
necessary.
1. 0.86 - 0.729 3. 0.57 - 0.299 5. 0.721 - 0.51
2. 0.605 - 0.48 4. 0.9 - 0.736
B. Solve the problem.
1. Dan asked his father for a piece of wood 0.4 m long to use for his project. Father
cut this from a piece 0.75 m long. How many meters of wood was left with Dan’s
father?

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Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart about your discoveries in comparing and arranging
decimal numbers and also adding and subtracting decimal numbers through
thousandths without and with regrouping. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.

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 Posttest

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which group of decimal numbers arranged from least to greatest?

A. 3.1, 3.001, 3.010, 3.011 C. 3.011, 3.001, 3.01, 3.1
B. 3.001, 3.010, 3.011, 3.1 D. 3.001, 3.1, 3.01, 3.011
2. What is the sum of 1.025 + 11.871 + 12.25?
A. 23.156 B. 25.416 C. 25.146 D. 23.516
3. Jerry and David went fishing. They caught 3 big fishes weighing 2.125 kgs, 2.05
kgs, and 1.75. What was the total weight of the fishes?
A. 5.925 kgs B. 6.525 kgs C. 6.259 kgs D. 5.295 kgs
4. Aling Nene bought 3 watermelons of different sizes weighing 0.926, 0.412, and 0.635
kilograms. How many kilograms did she buy in all?
A. 1.793 kgs B. 1.769 kgs C. 1.739 kgs D. 1.973 kgs
5. Luigi has 0.85 grams of pepper. He used 0.34 grams of pepper to cook scrambled
eggs. How much pepper does Luigi have left?
A. 1.19 grams B. 0.51 grams C. 0.53 grams D. 0.41 grams
6. Subtract 0.5 from 0.92.
A. 0.42 B. 1.42 C. 0.45 D. 1.45
7. Gina weighs 102.6 pounds. Her twin sister Grace weighs 96.34 pounds. How
much heavier does Gina weigh than Grace?
A. 6.29 B. 198.94 C. 189.94 D. 6.26
8. The lengths of different insects in centimeters are 1.45, 1.05, 1.035, and1.8. Arrange
the lengths from greatest to least.
A. 1.8, 1.45, 1.05, 1.035 C. 1.45, 1.035, 1.8, 1.05
B. 1.45, 1.035, 1.05, 1.8 D. 1.8, 1.035, 1.45, 1.05
9. Compare these decimals by writing <, > or = in the blank. 7.103 ______ 7.01
A. < B. > C. = D. none
10. What is the difference of 0.79 to 0.079?
A. 0.079 B. 0.711 C. 0.713 D. 0.715

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Activity 1
A. Activity 2
Pretest 1. ˂ A.
2. > 1. 0.799
1. C 3. >
2. C 4. < 2. 0.64
3. A 5. > 3. 2.334
4. C B.
5. D 1. 0.13, 1.03, 1.13, 3.1 B.
6. A 2. 25.29, 25.9, 29.25, 29.5 1. 0.975
7. C C.
8. B 2. 3.85
1. 7.2, 7.05, 7.048, 7.002
9. C
2. 3.1, 3.01, 2.7, 2.37 3. 1.93
10. B
D.
198.08, 189.09, 176.34, 165.9 C. 2.34 km
Activity 3
A. Reflection Posttest
1. 0.131
Learners answers may 1. B
2. 0.125
Vary 2. C
3. 0.271
4. 0.164 3. A
5. 0.211 4. D
B. 5. B
6. A
1. The wood left by
7. D
Dan’s father was 35
m. 8. A
9. B
10. B
Answer Key
Books:

Lumbre, Angelina P., Alvin C. Ursua, Donnel P. Placer, Jaime R. Burgos, and Reynaldo A. Sy. 2016. 21st
Century MATHletes 5. Quezon City, Philippines: DepEd. Pages 110-119

Coronel, Carmelita C, and Bamba, Nelia D. 2010. Mathematics for a Better Life 5, Quezon City,
Philippines: DepEd, Pages 140 - 143

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