Addition
Addition is ...
... bringing two or more numbers (or things) together to make a new total.
Here 1 ball is added
to 1 ball
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1 + 1 = 2 |
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"One plus one equals two" |
Example: If you add 2 and 3 you get 5. You would write it like this:
2 + 3 = 5
Try It
Write this down, with the answer, using numbers:
You should get: 4 + 3 = 7
Have a Play
Drag the numbers to the two blue boxes see how addition works:
Swapping Places
Swapping the position of the numbers you are adding still gets the same result!
| 3 + 2 = 5 |
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| ... also ... |
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| 2 + 3 = 5 |
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More Examples:
5 + 1 = 1 + 5 = 6
7 + 11 = 11 + 7 = 18
4 + 100 = 100 + 4 = 104
Practice
You get better at addition with practice, so we have:
Math Trainer - Addition (train your memory)
Kindergarten Worksheets (easy addition)
Addition Worksheets (normal and advanced)
Tips and Tricks
Learn more on our Addition Tips and Tricks page
Addition Table
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"look up" answers for simple addition using the Addition Table (but it is really best to learn to remember the answers). |
Example: Find 3 + 5
- find the row starting with "3"
- move along to be under the column "5"
- and there is the number "8", so 3 + 5 = 8
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Larger Numbers: Addition in Columns
Names
Other names for Addition are Sum, Plus, Increase, Total
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And the numbers to be added together are called the "Addends": |
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