Decimal Addition: Solve 1.02 + 6.4 Step by Step

Question

Choose the correct answer to the following exercise:

1.02+6.4

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To avoid confusion, we will first add the digit 0 to the number 6.4 as follows:

1.02+6.40 1.02\\+6.40\\

Now let's solve the exercise in order:

We'll start by adding the hundredths after the decimal point:

2+0=2 2+0=2

We'll then add the tenths after the decimal point:

0+4=4 0+4=4

Finally, we will add the units before the decimal point:

1+6=7 1+6=7

Finally, calculate as follows:

1.02+6.407.42 1.02\\+6.40\\7.42

Answer

7.42