The sum of $74 + 131$ is:

$74 + 131 = 205$

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Related Questions:

1. What is the difference between 131 and 74?
2. How would you calculate $131 - 74$?
3. What is $74 \times 131$?
4. Can you explain the distributive property with these numbers?
5. What is the average of 74 and 131?

Tip:

When adding large numbers, grouping digits (like tens and ones) can help simplify the process mentally.