Solve Vertical Addition: 456 + 4 Step-by-Step

Vertical Addition with Carry Operations

456+    4776 \begin{aligned} &456 \\ +& \\ &~~~~4 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}

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00:05 Let's solve this problem together!
00:08 We'll combine two digits at a time. Ready?
00:11 First, combine the ones places.
00:14 Place the sum in the ones column. Carry over one to the tens.
00:19 Put zero in any empty spots.
00:23 Now, combine the tens. Don't forget to add the one you carried over.
00:28 Place any zeros where needed.
00:30 Finally, combine the hundreds and place the result in the hundreds column.
00:37 Great job! That's how we solve this problem.

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Understand the problem

456+    4776 \begin{aligned} &456 \\ +& \\ &~~~~4 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Align the numbers vertically based on their place values:
    456456
    + 004004
    457 \underline{\phantom{457}}

  • Step 2: Start adding from the rightmost column (units place):
    6 (from 456) + 4 = 10.
    The result is 10, so we place 0 in the units place under the line, and carry over 1 to the next column (tens place).

  • Step 3: Move to the tens place, including the carry over:
    5 (from 456) + 0 (from 004) + 1 (carry over) = 6.
    Place 6 in the tens place under the line.

  • Step 4: Move to the hundreds place:
    4 (from 456) + 0 = 4.
    Place 4 in the hundreds place under the line.

The complete sum would look like this:
456456
+ 004004
460460 \phantom{460} \underline{460}

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 460460, which corresponds to choice 4.

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Final Answer

460

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Alignment: Line up numbers by place value before adding
  • Technique: Add column by column: 6 + 4 = 10, carry the 1
  • Check: Verify 456 + 4 = 460 by counting up from 456 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Forgetting to carry over when sum exceeds 9
    Don't write 10 in the units place = wrong answer 45610! When any column sum is 10 or more, you must write only the ones digit and carry the tens digit to the next column. Always carry over when column sums reach double digits.

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\( \begin{aligned} &90 \\ +& \\ &~~9\\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned} \)

FAQ

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Why do I need to carry over the 1?

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When adding 6 + 4 = 10, you have 1 ten and 0 ones. The 1 ten belongs in the tens place, so you carry it over. Writing '10' in the ones place would be incorrect!

What if there's nothing to add in a column?

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When a number doesn't have a digit in a certain place (like 4 has no hundreds), treat it as 0. So 4 becomes 004 when aligned properly.

How do I know where to place each number?

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Always align by place value! The ones digits go under ones, tens under tens, hundreds under hundreds. This keeps everything organized for accurate addition.

Can I add from left to right instead?

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It's better to add from right to left (ones, then tens, then hundreds) because carrying works naturally this way. Left to right can cause confusion with carrying.

What if I have to carry multiple times?

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No problem! Just handle one column at a time. Add the column, write the ones digit, carry the tens digit to the next column, and repeat.

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