Pre-Algebra Examples

$3.925 + 1.7$

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.

Step 2

Add the numbers together from the far right column.

Step 3

Add the numbers together from the next column to the left.

Step 4

Add the numbers together from the next column to the left. Since the result is greater than $10$ , carry the tens digit to the next column.

Step 5

Add the numbers together from the next column to the left, including the carry digit.

Step 6

The sum of $3.925$ and $1.7$ is $5.625$ .

$5.625$