Pre-Algebra Examples

Add Using Long Addition 234.89+234.56
Step 1
Set up the addition in long addition format, placing the larger number on top of the smaller number. Align the decimal points in each addend.
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Step 2
Add the numbers together from the far right column. Since the result is greater than , carry the tens digit to the next column.
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Step 3
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left, including the carry digit. Since the result is greater than , carry the tens digit to the next column.
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Step 4
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left, including the carry digit.
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Step 5
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left.
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Step 6
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left.
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Step 7
The sum of and is .