Column Addition with Carrying

When the ones make ten, carry one to the tens

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About This Practice

The key to column addition with carrying is “when the ones make ten, carry one to the tens”. The column demo runs step by step: add the ones first, write a little carried 1 above the tens when they make ten, and remember to add it when the tens turn comes. Tap “Next step” to walk through each move yourself.

Watch column addition step by step: add the ones first, and when they make ten write a little carried 1 above the tens — don't forget to add it when the tens turn comes. Tap “Next step” to reveal the process.

MediumEstimated Time: 10mincolumn additioncarryingtwo-digitplace value

How to Play

  1. Read the problem: what are the ones and tens digits of each addend?
  2. Tap “Next step”: add the ones first — what do they make?
  3. When the ones make ten, watch a little carried 1 appear above the tens column.
  4. Add the tens — and don’t forget the carried 1.
  5. Say the full answer aloud, then move on to the next problem.

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