FHS Numeracy
Addition
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Written Method
When adding numbers, ensure that the numbers are lined up
according to place value. Start at right hand side, write
down units, carry tens
.
Example 2
Add 3032 and 589
Level 2
3032
3032
3032
3032
+ 589
+ 589
+ 589
+ 589
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
621
3621
2 + 9 = 11
3+8+1=12
0+5+1=6
3 + 0 = 3
When adding decimals we make sure all the decimal points are
lined up.
Example 3
Add 43.8 + 4 + 23.76
Level 2
43 . 80
43.8 can be written as 43.80 and 4 as 4.00
4 . 00
+ 23 . 76
1
1
7 1 . 56
Remember you can add as many numbers together in a single
sum as you like.
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L Watson 2012