Question

Add $0.23,72.024,789.2456$ and $1462.23109$.

Answer 1

Step 1. Converting the given decimal number into like decimals:

We get $0.23000,72.02400,789.24560$ and $1462.23109$.

Step 2. Write down the numbers, one under the other in one column.

Now, add.

$$\begin{gathered} 0.23000 \\ 72.02400 \\ 789.24560 \\ +1462.23109 \\ ————— \\ 2323.73069 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the sum is $2323.73069$.