What Is Addition?
Addition is a way of combining things and counting them together as one large group.
Definition of Addition
Addition in math is a process of combining two or more numbers. Addends are the numbers being added, and the result or the final answer we get after the process is called the sum.
Addition Symbol
The addition symbol used to indicate addition of numbers is “+” (also called the plus symbol). For example, we read 5+3 as “5 plus 3”.
An addition sentence is a mathematical expression that shows two or more values added together and their sum. The two or more values that are added are called addends.
Using Fingers
Addition of small numbers can be done using your fingers.
Example 1: Let’s say we have to add the numbers 5 and 2. Show 5 fingers on one hand and 2 on the other. Count the total number of fingers to find the sum.
Similarly, to add 2 and 2, show 2 fingers on one hand and 2 on the other. The sum is 4 since four fingers are shown in total.
Example 2: Let’s add the numbers 5 and 3.
Step 1: Show 5 fingers on one hand and 3 on the other.
Step 2: Start counting the fingers together like this to find the total
And we have our total
5+3=8.
Example 2: Let’s add the numbers 34 and 52.
Step 1: Write the numbers one below the other as per their place value like this:
