Adding Decimals

 

Example

3.4  + 9.2

 

Step 1

Position the numbers so that the decimals line up.

3.4
+ 9.2

 

 

 

Step 2

Add the numbers.

3.4
+ 9.2
126

 

 

 

Step 3

Place a decimal in the answer in line with the numbers above.

3.4
+ 9.2
12 .6

 

 

The final answer is 12.6