Adding Decimals to the hundredths place

Place Value

The value of a digit based on its position within a number, specifically referred to as ones, tenths, and hundredths when dealing with decimals.

Tenths

The first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of ten, denoted as $0.1$.

Hundredths

The second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of one hundred, denoted as $0.01$.

Decimal Point Alignment

The practice of lining up decimal points vertically when adding decimal numbers to maintain accuracy.

Trailing Zeroes

Zeros added to the right of a decimal number to ensure equal decimal places for addition.

Regrouping

The process of carrying over in addition when a column sum equals or exceeds ten.

Result of $2.14 + 5.62$

$7.76$.

Result of $4.78 + 3.55$

$8.33$.

Result of $6.80 + 1.25$

$8.05$.

Estimate to Check

The technique of rounding numbers to the nearest whole number to verify the reasonableness of the sum.