Take a look at these addition facts below:
6 + 5 = 11 and 5 + 6 = 11
7 + 2 = 9 and 2 + 7 = 9
8 + 13 = 21 and 13 + 8 = 21
28 + 59 = 87 and 59 + 28 = 87
Did you spot that adding can be done in any order?
The answer will be the same!
Let's test it out in these questions.