Solve Vertical Addition: 597 + 65 Using Column Method

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:05 Let's solve this problem.

00:08 Each time, we'll combine two digits. Let's go!

00:12 We'll start by combining the ones with the ones.

00:15 Place the ones value, then add one to the tens.

00:19 Now, combine the tens with the tens. Remember to add one when adding.

00:24 Place the tens value, then add one to the hundreds.

00:29 Fill any missing digit spaces with zero.

00:33 Lastly, combine the hundreds with hundreds. Don't forget to add one!

00:37 That's the solution. Great job!

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll add the numbers 597 and 65 using vertical addition.

Write the numbers vertically, aligning them by their place values (units, tens, hundreds):

Step 1: Add the units column:

Add 7 (from 597) and 5 (from 65) to get 12. Write 2 in the units column and carry over 1 to the tens column.

Step 2: Add the tens column:

Add 9 (from 597), 6 (from 65), and the carried over 1 to get 16. Write 6 in the tens column and carry over 1 to the hundreds column.

Step 3: Add the hundreds column:

Add 5 (from 597) and the carried over 1 to get 6. Write 6 in the hundreds column.

Therefore, the sum of 597 and 65 is $662$ .