What is 14 + 6?

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Grade Level:

Class 1

Maths, Computing, AI

Definition

What is it?

14 + 6 means adding the number 14 to the number 6. It is a basic addition problem where we combine two quantities to find their total sum.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you have 14 laddoos in one box and your friend gives you 6 more laddoos. To find out how many laddoos you have in total, you would calculate 14 + 6.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

Let's find the sum of 14 + 6.
---Step 1: Write down the numbers, aligning them by their place values (ones place under ones place, tens under tens).
14
+ 6
-----
---Step 2: Start adding from the rightmost column, which is the ones place. Here we add 4 and 6.
4 + 6 = 10.
---Step 3: Since 10 is a two-digit number, we write down the '0' in the ones place of the answer and 'carry over' the '1' to the tens place.
¹14
+ 6
-----
0
---Step 4: Now, add the numbers in the tens place, including the carried-over '1'.
1 (from 14) + 1 (carried over) = 2.
---Step 5: Write this '2' in the tens place of the answer.
¹14
+ 6
-----
20
---So, 14 + 6 = 20.

Why It Matters

Understanding addition like 14 + 6 is fundamental for computing and AI, as all complex calculations are built on these basic operations. Engineers use it to design circuits, data scientists use it to sum up data points, and even AI algorithms use addition for tasks like image recognition. It's the first step to becoming a great coder or scientist!

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Not aligning numbers by place value, e.g., writing 14 + 6 with 6 under the 1. | CORRECTION: Always align the ones digit under the ones digit, tens under tens, and so on, before adding.

MISTAKE: Forgetting to carry over when the sum of a column is 10 or more. E.g., 4 + 6 = 10, but writing only 0 and not carrying 1. | CORRECTION: If the sum of a column is 10 or more, write the ones digit in the answer and carry the tens digit to the next column on the left.

MISTAKE: Adding the carried-over number incorrectly or forgetting to add it. | CORRECTION: After carrying over a digit, make sure to include it in the sum of the next column.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: What is 12 + 8? | ANSWER: 20

QUESTION: If you score 15 runs in the first over of a cricket match and 5 runs in the second over, what is your total score? | ANSWER: 20 runs

QUESTION: A bus has 13 passengers. At the next stop, 7 more passengers get on. How many passengers are now on the bus? | ANSWER: 20 passengers

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which of these sums is equal to 20?

10 + 9

14 + 6

12 + 5

17 + 2

The Correct Answer Is:

14 + 6 equals 20. Options A, C, and D result in 19, 17, and 19 respectively, which are not 20.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you check your mobile data usage, the app adds up all your daily usage to show the total. Or, if you're buying vegetables, the shopkeeper adds the price of tomatoes (say, ₹14) and onions (say, ₹6) to tell you the total amount you need to pay using a calculator or even mentally. These are all examples of simple addition in daily Indian life.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

ADDITION: The process of combining two or more numbers to find their total sum | SUM: The result obtained when numbers are added together | CARRY OVER: Moving a digit from one place value column to the next when the sum exceeds 9 | PLACE VALUE: The value of a digit based on its position in a number (ones, tens, hundreds etc.)

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Great job mastering basic addition! Next, you can learn about adding three-digit numbers or subtraction. These concepts build directly on your understanding of carrying over and place value.