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What is the symbol used to denote addition in arithmetic?
What is the symbol used to denote addition in arithmetic?
Which property of addition states that the order of the numbers being added does not change the result?
Which property of addition states that the order of the numbers being added does not change the result?
What is the result of adding 2.5 and 3.8?
What is the result of adding 2.5 and 3.8?
What is the first step in adding fractions?
What is the first step in adding fractions?
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What is one of the real-world applications of addition in finance?
What is one of the real-world applications of addition in finance?
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What is the result of evaluating the expression (2 + 3) + 4?
What is the result of evaluating the expression (2 + 3) + 4?
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Study Notes
Addition
Definition
- Addition is a fundamental operation in arithmetic that combines two or more numbers to get a total or a sum.
- It is denoted by the plus sign (+).
Properties
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Commutative Property: The order of the numbers being added does not change the result.
- Example: 2 + 3 = 3 + 2 = 5
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Associative Property: The order in which numbers are added does not change the result.
- Example: (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4) = 9
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Distributive Property: Addition distributes over subtraction.
- Example: 2 + (3 - 4) = 2 + 3 - 4 = 1
Rules
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Addition of Whole Numbers:
- To add whole numbers, simply combine the numbers.
- Example: 5 + 2 = 7
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Addition of Decimals:
- To add decimals, align the decimal points and add the numbers.
- Example: 3.5 + 2.8 = 6.3
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Addition of Fractions:
- To add fractions, find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators and convert both fractions to have the LCM as the denominator.
- Example: 1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12
Real-World Applications
- Counting: Addition is used to count the total number of objects in a collection.
- Measurement: Addition is used to calculate the total length, area, or volume of objects.
- Finance: Addition is used to calculate the total cost of items, change, and tips.
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Learn the fundamentals of addition, including its definition, properties, and rules for adding whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Explore real-world applications of addition in counting, measurement, and finance.
