Grade

MATHEMATICS 5
QUARTER 2 – MODULE 2
MELC 4, 5 & 6
Learning About Decimals

PART I.
MELC 4: Compares and arranges decimal numbers (M5NS-IIB-104.4)

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A. Introduction and Discussion
“What can we know about a number just by looking at it?” “What do you think the
term “decimals” means?

A decimal number is defined as a number that has a decimal point in it. A

decimal point is a point or dot used to show the beginning of digits that are smaller than
1. B. Illustrative Examples:

How do you compare decimal numbers?

There are three ways to compare decimal numbers. The first one is by using a number
line for small scale or difference between numbers and place value chart for numbers that
cannot be represented in a number line. The third way is by adding zero to make the digits of
decimal numbers the evenly.

Start at the

The number line starts with 12.326. It is the smallest value in the set which is
located at the leftmost part of the number line.

The number line ends with 12.346. It is the greatest value in the set which is
located at the rightmost part of the number line.

In the number line we can clearly locate that 12.329 is at the left side while 12.341 is
located at the right side.

So, 12.341 is greater than 12.329. We can write it in symbol as 12.341 > 12.329.

Example 1: The length of a sample of different insects in centimeters are 1.47, 0.7,
1.047 and 1.6. Arrange the lengths from greatest to least.

Solution:
In comparing decimal numbers, all we need to do is to line up the decimal
points and the digits in their corresponding place values.
In doing so, we have:

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 1.47
0.7
1.407
1.6

There we compare the digits. We compare the digits in the same place value.
We compare first the ones digit.
1.47 0.7 1.407 1.6
Most of them have the same value except for 0.7, which has 0 on its ones digit.
Since 0 < 1, 0.7 is the smallest.
Next we compare the tenths digit of the remaining three decimals, since they already
have the same ones digit.

1.47 1.047 1.6

As observed, 0 < 4 < 6. Thus, 1.047 < 1.47 < 1.6. Now, we will
list the numbers from greatest to least.

Answer: 1.6, 1.47, 1.407 and 0.7

Note:
To compare decimals, we need to:
• Align 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 the symbol > or < in comparing the digits in the same place value.

PART II.
MELC 5: Adds and subtracts decimal number through thousandths without and with regrouping
(M5NS-IIB-106.1)

B. Introduction and Discussion

Nowadays, money takes a very big role in our day-to-day living such as buying
basic necessities like food and clothing, and payment for transportation fares, cellphone
loads, computer rentals electric consumption and others.
The idea of budgeting becomes vital and it is highly imperative that we give
importance to every centavo that we earn. This lesson focuses on decimals which
include the addition and subtraction operations and their applications to the real-world.

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B. Illustrative Examples: Addition and
Subtraction of Decimals

To add decimals, align the decimal points in a straight column. Add as in whole numbers.
Align the decimal point in the sum with decimal points in the addends. If the sum of the digits is
10 or more, regroup the decimal. Use the decimal point to separate the whole number from the
decimal number in the sum. When subtracting decimals align first the decimal point, just as in
addition. Regroup the decimals if necessary.

Addition of Decimals without Regrouping

Example 1: Find the sum of 0.235 and 0.4

Solution:
Write the decimals in column form.
0.235
+ 0.4

Add zeros to the right of the decimal (if necessary) to have the same length.
0.235
+ 0.400

Add like adding whole numbers, then affix the decimal point in the sum.
0.235
+ 0.400
0.635

Answer: The sum is 0.635

Addition of Decimals with Regrouping

Example 2: Add 0.67 and 0.42.

Solution:
Align the decimal points.
0.67
+ 0.42

Add like adding whole numbers, then write the decimal point in the sum.
0.67
+ 0.42

Answer: The sum is 1.09.

Subtraction of Decimals without Regrouping
Example 3: Subtract 0.3 from 0.92.
Solution:
Align the decimal points.
0.92
- 0.3

Put extra zeros to the right of the decimal (if necessary) to have the same digits.

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 0.92
- 0.30
Subtract then affix the decimal point in the difference.
0.92
- 0.30 0.62

Answer: The difference is 0.62 Subtraction of

Decimals with Regrouping

Example 4: Subtract 0.15 from 0.832.

Solution:
Write the decimals in column form.
0.832
- 0.15

Put extra zeros to the right of the decimal (if necessary) to have the same digit.
0.832
- 0.150

Subtract then affix the decimal point in the difference.

713
0.832
- 0.150
0.682
Answer: The difference is 0.682.

Note:
• To add decimals, align the decimal points in a straight column. Add as in whole
numbers. Align the decimal point in the sum with the decimal points in the
addends. If the sum of the digits in a place is 10 or more, regroup the decimal.

• Use the decimal point to separate the whole number from the decimal number in
the sum or difference.

• Use the decimal point to separate the whole number from the decimal number in
the sum or difference.
• When subtracting decimals, align first the decimal point, just the same in addition.
• Regroup the decimal if necessary.

PART III.
MELC 6: Solves routine or non-routine problems involving addition and subtraction of decimal
numbers including money using appropriate problem solving strategies and tools

(M5NS-IIC-108.1)

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A. Introduction and Discussion
What can we know about Routine problem solving? What do you think the term Routine
problem solving means?

Routine problem solving involves using at least one of the four fundamental operations
to solve the problem.

Non-routine problem is any complex problem that requires some degree of

creativity or originality to solve. Often times, these problems can be solved in multiple
ways.

B. Illustrative Examples:

A pair of shoes costs Php 489.90. Alvin has saved only Php 345.45. How much does he still need
to buy the shoes?

Study the solution below.

Note: The steps in solving routine problems are:

• Understand-Know what is asked? Whar are given?
• Plan-Know the operation. Write the number sentence.
• Solve-Write your answer with the correct units/label.
• Check and Look back-Review and check your answer. To solve non-routine
problems, read and analyze the problems. Tell what is asked and what are given.
Use othe strategies like act out the problem, listing/table method, guess and test,
drawing/making a diagram, using patterns, working backwards etc.

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Part II. Activities

Activity 1
Compare the following. Write >, <, or = in to make the sentence true.

1. 1.396 0.95
2. 0.29 0.3
3. 6.5 6.500
4. 7.4 7.049
5. 27.5 27.492

Activity 2
Solve for the sum or difference.

6. 75.267
+ 63.122

7. 59.246
- 28.1324

8. 43.823
- 21.51

9. 86.576
+ 53.123
10. 98.364
- 72.225

Activity 3

11. Anna bought 3.5 meters of yellow ribbon, 4.4 meters of red, 7.75 meters of white, and
2.70 meters of blue. How many meters of ribbon did she buy altogether?

12. Rose filled the container with 4.5 litres of water. Her mother used 0.75 litres of water for
cooking and 1.25 litres for palamig. How much water was left in the container?

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 13. Mang Nato cut four pieces of bamboo. The first piece was 0.85 metre; the second was
2.268 metres, the third was 6.11 metres, and the fourth was 6.72 metres. How much
longer were the third and fourth pieces put together than the first and second pieces put
together?

14. Narlo earned Php 45.50 in selling newspapers and he earned Php 42.50 for selling
pandesal in the morning.He paid Php 42.75 for a pad paper and a ballpen. How much
money had he left?

15 .Piolo visits his dentist every six month. He paid his dentist Php 500 for dental treatment and
Php 470 for prophylaxis. How much change did he get from Php 1,000?

Part III. Assessment

Write <, >, or = inside the to compare the numbers.

1. 5.376 5.876

2. 18.100 18.100

3. 3.6748 3.6478

4. 178.3 179.83

5. 0.7823 0.94

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Perform the indicated operation.

6. 21. 924
- 17. 379

7. 85. 376
+ 49. 528

8. 58. 148
+ 67. 251
9. 70. 542
- 53. 891

10. 59. 647

- 27. 958

Read and solve each problem.Choose the letter of the correcrt answer.

11. An athlete ran 0.86 km uphill, 0.48 km downhill, and 0.98 km on a cemented road during a
practice. What was the distance he ran?
a. 2.23 b. 2.36 c. 2.32 d. 2.30
12. Alvin walked 0.30 km to Fred’s house, 0.48 km to Dino’s house and 0.50
km to the school gym. How far did Alvin walk?
a. 1.28 b. 1.26 c. 1.20 d. 1.24
13. Roben spent 0.78 hr doing push-ups, 0.25 hr taking a shower and 0.12 hr
dressing up. How much time did he spend for these activities?
a. 1.18 b. 1.15 c. 1.17 d. 1.14
14. A farmer has a 0.82-hectare orchard. If 0.543 hectare is planted with
mangoes and the rest are avocados, how many hectare is dedicated for
planting avocados?
a. 0.722 0.727 c. 0.772 d. 0.277
15. Mr. Cruz has 0.56 hectare of land. He allotted 0.198 hectare to build a
fishpond. What part of his land is not allotted to the fishpond?
a. 0.623 b. 0.362 c. 0.263 d. 0.232

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References:

Books: 21st Century Mathletes

Other Reading Materials example. ADM and etc.

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