Identify numbers: Identify the numbers to be added.We have two numbers: 2.888 and 42. We need to add these numbers together to find the sum.
Align by decimal places: Align the numbers by their decimal places.Since 42 is a whole number, it is the same as 42.000 when aligned with 2.888 for addition.42.000+2.888
Add numbers: Add the numbers starting from the rightmost digit and moving to the left.42.000+2.888---------44.888We add the digits in the thousandths place: 0+8=8.We add the digits in the hundredths place: 0+8=8.We add the digits in the tenths place: 0+8=8.We add the digits in the ones place: 2+42=44.
Write final sum: Write down the final sum.The final sum is 44.888.
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