Let's solve this addition problem by aligning the numbers by their decimal points. We can add a zero to 1.720 to make it 1.720 so both numbers have three decimal places.
52.340 + 1.720 -------
Add the thousandths place: 0 + 0 = 0.
52.340 + 1.720 ------- 0
Add the hundredths place: 4 + 2 = 6.
52.340 + 1.720 ------- 60
Add the tenths place: 3 + 7 = 10. Write down 0 and carry over 1 to the ones place.
52.340 + 1.720 ------- 060
Add the ones place: 1 (carry-over) + 2 + 1 = 4.
52.340 + 1.720 ------- 4.060
Add the tens place: 5 + 0 = 5.
52.340 + 1.720 ------- 54.060
Ответ: 54.060