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To solve this problem, we will perform the following steps:
Step 1: Align the numbers by their place values:
Step 2: Begin adding the rightmost digits, i.e., the ones column:
The ones digits are and .
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Since is greater than , we write down and carry over the .
Step 3: Move to the tens column, adding the tens digits along with the carry:
The tens digits are and , plus the carried over :
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Write the last digit and carry over the to the hundreds column (excess here becomes the hundreds place).
Step 4: Align the result:
Thus, the sum of and is .
Therefore, the correct answer is .
111
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You carry whenever the sum of digits in a column is 10 or greater. Write down the ones digit and carry the tens digit to the next column left.
Your answer will be wrong! The carried number represents tens from the previous column. Always remember to add it with the other digits in the tens column.
It's much harder! Right-to-left (ones first) is standard because carrying flows naturally to the left. This prevents errors and confusion.
Try these methods:
Great question! When you carry from the tens to hundreds (like in this problem), you create a new hundreds place. That's why 17 + 94 = 111 has three digits.
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