Question

find the sum. one and eighty - nine hundredths added to fifteen and eight tenths the sum is \boxed{}.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to decimals

One and eighty - nine hundredths is \(1 + \frac{89}{100}=1.89\). Fifteen and eight tenths is \(15+\frac{8}{10} = 15.8\).

Step2: Add the decimals

Add \(1.89\) and \(15.8\). We line up the decimal points:

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Answer:

\(17.69\)