Adding Units of Measurement (Length, Mass, Capacity

Adding Units of Measurement

(Length, Mass, Capacity - Metric)

Lesson 1

Problem: Add 15 km to 10 m

Solution Change 10 Km into m.

Step 1: 1 kilometer = 1000 meters

15 km = 15 x 1000 = 15,000 m

Solution Adding 10 m to 15,000m = 15,000 + 10

Step 2: = 15,010

Add the unit symbol

Solution The answer is: 15,010m

Complete

Try two practice problems:

Add the following:

A. 12 kg + 10g = _____

B. 40 L + 20 mL= _____