Arithmetic Homework Help : Decimal Addition

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Type the sum obtained on adding the following decimals.

1. 1.6
+ 2.4

Answer: 4.0

16 + 24 = 40
There is 1 decimal place in the numbers being added.
So the sum must have 1 decimal place.
Thus, 1.6 + 2.4 = 4.0

2. 12.5
+ 23.8

Answer: 36.3

125 + 238 = 363
There is 1 decimal place in the numbers being added.
So the sum must have 1 decimal place.
Thus, 12.5 + 23.8 = 36.3

3. 0.16
+ 0.32

Answer: 0.48

16 + 32 = 48
There are 2 decimal places in the numbers being added.
So the sum must have 2 decimal places.
Thus, 0.16 + 0.32 = 0.48

4. 4.35
+ 2.46

Answer: 6.81

435 + 246 = 681
There are 2 decimal places in the numbers being added.
So the sum must have 2 decimal places.
Thus, 4.35 + 2.46 = 6.81

5. 43.83
+ 48.22

Answer: 92.05

4383 + 4822 = 9205
There are 2 decimal places in the numbers being added.
So the sum must have 2 decimal places.
Thus, 43.83 + 48.22 = 92.05