Question

Add the decimals :

$2.731$ , $14.52$ and $39.8$

Answer 1

Step 1 : Convert the decimals into like decimals

$$\begin{gathered} 2.731=2.731 \\ 14.52=14.520 \\ 39.8=39.800 \end{gathered}$$

Step 2 : Add the decimals by arranging them in columns such that the digits having the same place values are placed in the same columns . The decimal points must also be positioned in the same columns.

$$\begin{gathered} 02.731 \\ 14.520 \\ 39.800 \\ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \\ 57.051 \\ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \end{gathered}$$

Thus , the addition of the decimals is $57.051$.