Add & Subtract Word Problems (Free Printable)

A free printable add & subtract word problems worksheet with 12 questions and an answer key, for Grade 1 and Grade 2 and Grade 3. Print it, make a new set of questions, or practice online with Addition Adventure.

Add & subtract word problemsName: ____________________Date: ____________Score: ____ / 12
  1. Priya has 23 shells. Sam has 10. How many more shells does Priya have than Sam?
  2. Kai has 21 stickers. Sam has 11. How many more stickers does Kai have than Sam?
  3. Tia has 17 shells and Ben has 17. How many shells do they have altogether?
  4. Aisha has 14 marbles. Lily gives Aisha 10 more. How many marbles does Aisha have now?
  5. Ravi has 6 books and Sam has 4. How many books do they have altogether?
  6. Kai has 6 shells and Ravi has 12. How many shells do they have altogether?
  7. Ana has 17 cupcakes. Mia has 11. How many more cupcakes does Ana have than Mia?
  8. Ravi had 22 shells and gave 11 to Ana. How many shells does Ravi have left?
  9. Ben had 26 apples and gave 10 to Mia. How many apples does Ben have left?
  10. Tia has 25 marbles. Kai has 8. How many more marbles does Tia have than Kai?
  11. Tia has 21 marbles. Zara has 12. How many more marbles does Tia have than Zara?
  12. Leo had 26 marbles and gave 14 to Ana. How many marbles does Leo have left?

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Tip

Read the problem twice, underline the numbers and the question, then decide: are we putting together, taking away, making equal groups or sharing? Write the number sentence before working it out.

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