Written calculation
Find 6.18 + 11.97
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First, add the hundredths. 8 hundredths + 7 hundredths = 15 hundredths We need to regroup 15 hundredths into 1 tenth and 5 hundredths. Carry the 1 tenth to the Tenths column. Next, add the tenths. 1 tenth + 9 tenths + 1 tenth = 11 tenths We need to regroup 11 tenths into 1 one and 1 tenth. Carry the 1 one to the Ones column.
Step 1
6 • 1 1 8 + 1 1 • 9 7 • 5
Step 2
1 6 • 1 1 8 + 1 1 • 9 7 • 1 5
Finally, we add the whole numbers.
Step 3
1 6 • 1 1 8 + 1 1 • 9 7 1 8 • 1 5
So, 6.18 + 11.97 = 18.15
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