Solve the Decimal Addition: 21.38 + 13.41 Step-by-Step

Question

Solve the following exercise and circle the appropriate answer:

21.38+13.41

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the exercise in order:

We'll add up the hundredths after the decimal point:

8+1=9 8+1=9

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

3+4=7 3+4=7

Finally, we'll add up the whole numbers before the decimal point accordingly:

1+3=4 1+3=4

2+1=3 2+1=3

And we get:

21.38+13.4134.79 21.38\\+13.41\\34.79

Answer

34.79