Basic Math Examples Long Arithmetic

Add Using Long Addition

Step 1
Set up the addition in long addition format, placing the larger number on top of the smaller number.
Step 2
Add the numbers together from the far right column.
Step 3
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left. Since the result is greater than , carry the tens digit to the next column.
Step 4
Add the numbers together from the next column to the left, including the carry digit.
Step 5
The sum of and is .

Long Arithmetic

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