The sum of numbers with more than one digit can be found by adding each column from right to left, starting with the ones place.
Step 1: Write the second number under the first number so that the corresponding places are lined up.
Step 2: Add the ones column (7 + 6 = 13). Since 13 has two digits, both digits won't fit in the ones place. So, write the 3 in the ones place of the
sum, and carry the 1 to the
tens column. This is called
regrouping.
Step 3: Add the tens column (
1 + 7 + 8 = 16).
Since 16 has two digits, both digits won't fit in the tens place. So, write the 6 in the tens place of the
sum, and carry the 1 to the
hundreds column.
Step 4: Add the hundreds column (
1 + 0 + 7 = 8). Write the 8 in the hundreds place of the
sum.
Step 5: Add the thousands column (3 + 4 = 7). Write the 7 in the thousands place of the
sum.
Step 6: Add the ten thousands column (5 + 7 = 12).
Since 12 has two digits, both digits won't fit in the ten thousands place. So, write the 2 in the ten thousands place of the
sum, and carry the 1 to the
hundred thousands column.
Step 7: Add the hundred thousands column (
1 + 2 + 1 = 4). Write the 4 in the hundred thousands place of the
sum.