12.54 + 24.673
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to calculate the sum of 12.54 and 24.673. This requires basic addition of the two decimal numbers.
Answer
The sum is $37.213$.
Answer for screen readers
The sum of 12.54 and 24.673 is $37.213$.
Steps to Solve
- Align the numbers by the decimal point
Write the numbers one below the other, ensuring that the decimal points are aligned:
12.540
+ 24.673
- Add the digits starting from the right
Begin the addition from the rightmost digit (thousandths place) and move left.
- Thousandths: $0 + 3 = 3$
- Hundredths: $4 + 7 = 11$ (write 1 and carry over 1)
- Tenths: $5 + 6 + 1 = 12$ (write 2 and carry over 1)
- Units: $2 + 2 + 1 = 5$
- Tens: $1 + 2 = 3$
So, the addition looks like this:
12.540
+ 24.673
_______
37.213
- Write the final answer
After performing the addition correctly, note the result.
The sum of the numbers is $37.213$.
The sum of 12.54 and 24.673 is $37.213$.
More Information
Adding decimal numbers involves lining them up based on the decimal point which makes it easier to add each digit according to their place values. The final sum reflects the total of both numbers combined.
Tips
- Forgetting to align the decimal points can lead to incorrect sums.
- Not carrying over digits when the sum exceeds 9 can result in errors.
- Neglecting to add zeros to the smaller number to help with the alignment.
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