Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

These free printable word problem worksheets are ideal for 1st and 2nd graders learning to identify when to add or subtract in real-world situations.

How to Solve Word Problems

Read each story problem carefully. Decide if amounts are being combined (addition) or taken away or compared (subtraction). Write the number sentence, solve it, and check that your answer makes sense in the story.

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