What is the sum of 0.365 + 3.941 + 10.676 + 0.784?

To find the sum of the numbers 0.365, 3.941, 10.676, and 0.784, it is essential to carefully align the decimal points and add the numbers column by column.

Starting with the first number (0.365) and aligning the decimal points:

0.365

+ 3.941

+10.676

+ 0.784

Adding these step-by-step:

• First, add the numbers in the thousandths place: 5 + 1 + 6 + 4 = 16 (write down 6 and carry over 1)

• Next, for the hundredths place: 6 + 4 + 7 + 8 + 1 (from carrying over) = 26 (write down 6 and carry over 2)

• Now for the tenths place: 3 + 9 + 6 + 7 + 2 (carried over) = 27 (write down 7 and carry over 2)

• Finally, in the whole numbers: 0 + 3 + 10 + 0 + 2 = 15

Adding these up gives us 15.766