Question

How can these models be used to find the sum 1.8 + 1.56?

Answer 1

Answer:

The sum of  1.8 and 1.56 is 3.36 according to the model

Sum of decimals

Given the expression  1.8 + 1.56

Using the partial sum method

1.8 + 1.56 = (1.0 + 0.8) + (1.0+0.56)

Regroup as whole and decimal number

1.8 + 1.56 = (1.0 + 1.0) + (0.8 +0.56)

1.8 + 1.56 = 2.0 + 1.36

1.8 + 1.56 = 3.36

Hence the sum of  1.8 and 1.56 is 3.36 according to the model