Calculate the Sum: 111.25 + 112.3 Decimal Addition

Decimal Addition with Hundredths Place

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111.25+112.3

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00:00 Solve
00:03 Place 0 in the appropriate place, place the point in the appropriate place
00:10 Connect accordingly, and place
00:20 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Choose the correct answer:

111.25+112.3

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Step-by-step solution

To avoid confusion when solving the exercise, we will first add the digit 0 to the number 112.3 as follows:

111.25+112.30 111.25\\+112.30\\

First we'll combine the hundredths after the decimal point:

5+0=5 5+0=5

Next we'll combine the tenths after the decimal point:

2+3=5 2+3=5

Finally, we'll combine the whole numbers before the decimal point accordingly:

1+2=3 1+2=3

1+1=2 1+1=2

1+1=2 1+1=2

This gives us:

111.25+112.30223.55 111.25\\+112.30\\223.55

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Final Answer

223.55

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Alignment: Line up decimal points vertically for accurate column addition
  • Technique: Add zeros as placeholders: 112.3 becomes 112.30 for alignment
  • Check: Count decimal places in answer: 111.25 + 112.30 = 223.55 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Not aligning decimal points properly
    Don't just line up numbers from the right side = wrong place values! This leads to adding tenths to hundredths or ones to tenths, creating completely incorrect sums. Always align decimal points vertically first.

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FAQ

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Why do I need to add a zero to 112.3?

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Adding zero to make 112.30 helps you see the place values clearly! Both numbers now have the same number of decimal places, making column addition much easier and preventing mistakes.

What if I forget to line up the decimal points?

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You'll get the wrong answer every time! For example, if you add 111.25 + 112.3 without proper alignment, you might get 223.28 instead of the correct 223.55.

How do I know where to put the decimal point in my answer?

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The decimal point in your answer goes directly below the decimal points in the problem. It stays in the same column throughout the addition process.

Can I add decimals from left to right instead?

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It's much harder and error-prone! Standard right-to-left addition (starting from hundredths, then tenths, then ones) follows the same pattern you learned with whole numbers.

What if my decimal places don't match up?

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Add zeros as placeholders to make them match! For example, 112.3 becomes 112.30, and 5.7 becomes 5.70. This creates equal decimal places for easier alignment.

Do I need to carry over when adding decimals?

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Yes! If any column adds up to 10 or more, carry the extra to the next column just like with whole numbers. The decimal point doesn't change this rule.

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