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Written addition and subtraction

Explore written addition and subtraction with an example and your own answers.

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Original Kidemy foundation practice · Read the example, write your answers, then check. This starter is shared across class versions; it is not a complete board-specific lesson or course.

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Learn the idea

Line up equal place values. Regroup ten ones as one ten, or exchange a ten for ten ones when subtracting.

Worked example

248 + 135: 8 + 5 = 13 ones. Carry one ten; the total is 383.

  1. Read the example and explain which rule or evidence it uses.
  2. Try each task yourself, then compare the answer and its reason.

Your written practice

Show your working on paper. Check your answer, then choose Next.

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473

Add ones, tens and hundreds, regrouping as needed.

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324

Exchange across the zero before subtracting the ones.

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135

Find the difference between 400 and 265.

Take it further

Apply the idea in a new situation and explain your method. Open writing needs a guardian or teacher to review it.

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693

Regroup thirteen ones into one ten and three ones.

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442

Exchange across the zeros before subtracting.

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The carried tens and hundreds were omitted. 15 ones give 1 ten and 5 ones; 6+5+1=12 tens; the total is 425.

Explain both exchanges and give 425.

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