Question

Find each sum or difference, (Lesson 0-4)

1.14 + 5.6

Short answer

The sum is 6.74.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Understand what is given.

$1.14+5.6$

Step 2. Make a strategy.

We will convert the decimals into fractions with the same denominator. Then we will add the fractions. And then convert it to decimal again.

Step 3. Calculation.

$\begin{array}{l}1.14+5.6\\ =\frac{114}{100}+\frac{56}{10}\\ =\frac{114+56\left(10\right)}{100}\\ =\frac{114+560}{100}\\ =\frac{674}{100}\\ =6.74\end{array}$