Decimal Addition Problem: Solve 0.5 + 0.3

Question

$0.5+0.3=$

00:00 Solve

00:03 We will use long addition for calculation

00:08 We will place the decimal point in the appropriate position

00:11 We will start by adding the smallest appropriate digits

00:15 We will place and continue to add and calculate

00:19 And this is the solution to the question

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

Step 1: Align the numbers vertically by their decimal point. Write $0.5$ and $0.3$ ensuring the decimal points are aligned.
Step 2: Perform the addition:
0.5
+ 0.3
—---------
Step 3: Add the numbers starting from the right (tenths place):
- Add $0.5 + 0.3 = 0.8$ .

Therefore, the sum of $0.5$ and $0.3$ is $0.8$ .

0.8