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To work out the sum of two large numbers:
  • set the numbers out in columns
  • line up the units digits
  • start by adding the units digits
  • then work across to the left
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This question appears in the following syllabi:

SyllabusModuleSectionTopicExam Year
AQA GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK)N: Structure and CalculationN2: Four Operations and Place ValueAdding and Subtracting-
CIE IGCSE (9-1) Maths (0626 UK)1 NumberC1.8 Four Rules and PrecedenceAdding and Subtracting-
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK)N: Structure and CalculationN2: Four Operations and Place ValueAdding and Subtracting-
GCSE Foundation (UK)NumberArithmeticAdding and subtracting-
OCR GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK)1: Number Operations and Integers1.01a: Four RulesAdding and Subtracting-
Universal (all site questions)AArithmeticAdding and subtracting-