2.75+.003+.158=

4 answers

Make sure you "line up" the decimal points before you add.

2.75
0.003
0.158

What do you get?
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2.75 + .003 + .158 = 2.91100
That first one could be written 2.750 if it makes it clearer to you.
2.911