VEDIC ADDITION

 VEDIC ADDITION

Vedic addition, a part of Vedic Mathematics, offers alternative methods for performing addition, often focusing on mental math and speed. One approach involves adding numbers from left to right instead of right to left, and another involves rounding numbers before adding. 

Here's a breakdown of some common Vedic addition techniques:

1. Adding from Left to Right:

Instead of starting with the ones digit, add the highest place value digits first (e.g., hundreds, then tens, then ones). 

Example: 

To add 423 and 222, you would first add the hundreds (400 + 200 = 600),

then the tens (20 + 20 = 40), and finally the ones (3 + 2 = 5). The result is 645.

2. Rounding Numbers:

Find a suitable number to round the numbers to (e.g., to the nearest 10, 100, etc.). 

Add the rounded numbers. 

Adjust for the rounding error by adding or subtracting the difference between the original and rounded numbers. 

Example: To add 65 and 89, you could round to 70 and 90, add 70 + 90 = 160, and then subtract the difference (70-65) and (90-89), resulting in 160 - 5 = 155.

3. Breaking Down by Place Value:

Separate the numbers into their place values (e.g., tens and ones).

Add the corresponding place values together.

   Example: 14 + 77 can be broken down as (10 + 4) + (70 + 7), then added as (10 + 70) + (4 + 7) = 80 + 11 = 91. 

4. Using the "Drop Ten" Method:

When adding multi-digit numbers, if a sum is greater than or equal to 10, "drop ten" and carry over the remaining digit. 

Example: To add 1, 7, and 4, 1 + 7 = 8, 8 + 4 = 12. Drop the 10 and carry over the 2.

 

These techniques offer alternative ways to perform addition, which can be beneficial for developing mental math skills and understanding the structure of numbers. 

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