If we add the numbers correctly considering their place values, we can calculate the sum of 357 and 14 step by step.
- First, we align the numbers by their place values:
357
+ 14
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We add the numbers from the right:
- The ones place: 7 (from 357) + 4 (from 14) = 11. We write down 1 in the ones place and carry over 1 to the tens place.
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Next, we add the tens place:
- 5 (from 357) + 1 (from 14) + 1 (the carry-over) = 7.
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Finally, we add the hundreds place:
- 3 (from 357) + 0 (from 14) = 3.
Putting it all together:
357
+ 14
_____
371
So, 357 + 14 = 371.
To summarize:
- If we don't add the correct place values together, then we're not going to get a sum that makes sense.
- Putting the 1 of 14 in the tens place makes the calculation clear.
- 7 + 4 gives us 11, which we rewrite as one (1) in the ones place and one (1) ten (carry-over to the tens place).