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Addition of measurements of mass
Metric units of mass of the same measurement can be added. Start
by adding smaller units followed by large units. The relationship
between the given units should be considered.
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Example 1
g mg
4 225
+ 4 370
Solution Steps
g mg 1. Add milligrams:
4 225 + 225 mg = 370 mg 595 mg.
+4 370 Write 595 in the mg column.
595
g mg 2. Add grams:
4 225 + 4 g 4 g = 8 g.
+ 4 370 Write 8 in the g column.
8 595
Therefore, the answer is 8 g 595 mg.
Example 2
t kg
4 850
+ 3 350
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