QuestionCalculate the sum:
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are asked to add two numbers 5.5
STEP 2
First, we align the numbers vertically by their decimal points. This is because when adding decimal numbers, we add from right to left, similar to how we add whole numbers.
STEP 3
Next, we add the numbers in the hundredths place (right of the decimal). In this case, we are adding5 and0.
STEP 4
Then, we add the numbers in the tenths place (left of the decimal). In this case, we are adding3 and.
STEP 5
Now, we add the numbers in the ones place. In this case, we are adding0 and5.
STEP 6
Finally, we add the numbers in the tens place. In this case, we are adding2 and nothing (since there is no tens place in ), which gives us2.
STEP 7
By combining all the results from the previous steps, we get the final answer.
So, .
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