Align Numbers Vertically: Align the numbers vertically by their decimal points to prepare for addition.5.44+0.256Make sure the decimal points are lined up and that each place value (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) is in the correct column.
Add Numbers: Add the numbers starting from the rightmost column (thousandths place).Since there is no number in the thousandths place for 5.44, we can consider it as 5.440.0+0=0 (thousandths place)4+5=9 (hundredths place)4+2=6 (tenths place)5 (ones place)
Write Down Sum: Write down the sum below the numbers, making sure to place the decimal point directly below the other decimal points. 5.696