Add two three-digit numbers

In this activity, we will learn how to add together two three-digit numbers.

 

Three-digit numbers have hundreds, tens and ones. 

One way to add them together is to partition them into their place value.

453 + 429

453 has four hundreds, five tens, and three ones. 

429 has four hundreds, two tens, and nine ones. 

 

Once partitioned, we can add the hundreds, tens and ones.

3 + 9 = 12

50 + 20 = 70

400 + 400 = 800

 

Lastly, we can add together these numbers to find out the total sum.

800 + 70 + 12 = 882

 

Let's try an example together.

 

Example

Add the numbers:

628 + 257

 

Answer

First we add the ones: 8 + 7 = 15

Then we add the tens: 20 + 50 = 70

Then we add the hundreds: 600 + 200 = 800

Lastly, we combine the three results: 800 + 70 + 15 = 885

The answer is 885

 

Now it's your turn to try some questions like this.