Let's solve each of these addition word problems step by step. All the problems involve
adding two numbers within 100 and
no regrouping, meaning we can add the tens and ones separately without carrying over.
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Problem 1:
> There are 25 fish in one pond.
> There are 23 fish in another pond.
> How many fish in total?
Working out:
Add the tens: 20 + 20 = 40
Add the ones: 5 + 3 = 8
Total: 40 + 8 =
48
✔ Answer: 48
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Problem 2:
> Peter sees 31 birds in one tree.
> He sees 16 birds in another tree.
> How many birds did he see in all?
Working out:
Add the tens: 30 + 10 = 40
Add the ones: 1 + 6 = 7
Total: 40 + 7 =
47
✔ Answer: 47
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Problem 3:
> There are 44 apples in one tree.
> There are 21 more in another tree.
> How many apples are there in all?
Working out:
Add the tens: 40 + 20 = 60
Add the ones: 4 + 1 = 5
Total: 60 + 5 =
65
✔ Answer: 65
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Problem 4:
> Jasmine counts 51 cars going to school.
> She counts 23 cars coming back home.
> How many does she count in all?
Working out:
Add the tens: 50 + 20 = 70
Add the ones: 1 + 3 = 4
Total: 70 + 4 =
74
✔ Answer: 74
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Problem 5:
> Joe finds 37 snails.
> Holly finds 31 snails.
> How many snails do they find in all?
Working out:
Add the tens: 30 + 30 = 60
Add the ones: 7 + 1 = 8
Total: 60 + 8 =
68
✔ Answer: 68
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
48
2)
47
3)
65
4)
74
5)
68
All these additions were done
without regrouping, as required. You can write these answers in the blank spaces provided on the worksheet.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on addition word problems for grade 2.
