adding decimal numbers - How to add more than 3 decimal numbers

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 1 year ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

Step 1: Hundredths Place Value

5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 60

Put the 0 in Hundredths place

Carry the 6 to Tenths place

Step 2: Tenths Place Value

6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 30

Put the 0 in Tenths place

Carry the 3 to Ones place

Step 3: Ones Place Value

3 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 2 = 21

Put the 1 in Ones place

Carry the 2 to Tens place

Step 4: Tens Place Value

2 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 25

Put the 5 in Tens place

Carry the 2 to Hundreds place

Step 5: Hundreds Place Value

2 = 2

Put the 2 in Hundreds place