What is the sum of $0.37$ and $1.49$ ?

easy 1 mark Class 5 · Mathematics · Tenths and Hundredths

Answer

1.86

The correct answer is $1.86$ — Place the decimal point above the result: $1.86$

Step-by-step solution

Write the numbers with the decimal point aligned:
$0.37$ \newline $1.49$
Add the digits in the hundredths place: $7 + 9 = 16$ , write $6$ and carry $1$ to the tenths place
Add the digits in the tenths place plus the carry: $3 + 4 + 1 = 8$
Add the digits in the units place: $0 + 1 = 1$
Place the decimal point above the result: $1.86$

Common mistake: Adding the decimal points instead of aligning the digits

Concept tested: Adding decimals