What is the sum of 74.835 and 2.67?

When adding decimal numbers it is important that the decimal points be aligned. If it makes it easier, add extra zeros at the end of a number *AFTER* a decimal point so that the two numbers are the same length. Then add, with the decimal point in the answer directly below the other two decimal points.

74.835

_2.670 +

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77.505

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