1. The problem is to find the sum of 0.006 and 9.683. 2. The formula for addition is straightforward: $$a + b = \text{sum}$$ where $a = 0.006$ and $b = 9.683$. 3. Align the decimal points and add the numbers: $$0.006 + 9.683 = 9.689$$ 4. Explanation: When adding decimals, ensure the decimal points line up, then add each column starting from the rightmost digit. 5. The final answer is $$9.689$$.