Find the Difference Using Addition or Subtraction

In this worksheet, students will use addition or subtraction to find the missing number.

Key stage: KS 1

Year: Year 2 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic: Number: Addition and Subtraction

Curriculum subtopic: Understand Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction

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Worksheet Overview

This activity is about finding the missing number in adding sums.

Example

Find the value of the missing number.

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Answer

We need to find the difference between the numbers 35 and 49.

We can start at 35 and count on to get to 49. This would be 14 numbers: 35 + 14 = 49

The answer is 14

We could also start at 49 and count back to 35. This would also be 14 numbers: 49 - 35 = 14

Both methods are correct and give us the same answer of 14. Which method works best for you?

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