Addition is a basic arithmetic operation that involves combining two or more numbers to find their total sum. When you add numbers together, you are finding the total quantity or value of the numbers combined.
To add two numbers together, you simply combine their values. For example:
3 + 5 = 8
This means that if you have 3 of something and you add 5 more, you will have a total of 8.
When adding multi-digit numbers, you may need to carry over a digit to the next place value. For example:
24 + 19 ----- 43
In this example, when adding the ones place (4 + 9), the sum is 13. Since 13 is a two-digit number, you write down the 3 in the ones place and carry over the 1 to the tens place.
Understanding addition is essential for building a strong foundation in mathematics. Practice regularly and seek help when needed to improve your addition skills.