You are adding 623+374. Explain how you can break the problem apart into simpler problems to help you solve

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To break down the problem, we can separate the addition of hundreds, tens, and ones.

First, we can add the hundreds together:
600 + 300 = 900

Next, we add the tens:
20 + 70 = 90

Finally, we add the ones:
3 + 4 = 7

Now we have the separate sums:
Hundreds: 900
Tens: 90
Ones: 7

Putting it all together, the sum is 900 + 90 + 7 = 997.