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Grade 1–3Common Core style · Math: number sense

2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Worksheets — Free Printable with Answer Key

Two-digit addition and subtraction within 100 for second graders, from no regrouping to carrying and borrowing.

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Exercise type
Column addition
Grade
2 (ages 7–8)
Difficulty
Easy
Number of tasks
20
Task format
Mixed
Paper size
US Letter
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Column addition · Grade 2

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Example: how to solve it
1.
9
+14
2.

4 children are playing in the sandpit. Then 5 more come. How many children are in the sandpit?

3.
9
+37
4.

Sara has 3 apples in a bag. Grandma gives Sara 9 more. How many apples does Sara have now?

5.
19
+27
6.

12 children are playing in the sandpit. Then 16 more come. How many children are in the sandpit?

7.
14
+10
8.

There are 18 balls in the playground. The teacher brings out 5 more. How many balls are there now?

9.
3
+16
10.

18 children are playing in the sandpit. Then 18 more come. How many children are in the sandpit?

11.
11
+19
12.

Hugo finds 6 pine cones in the woods and 3 by the path. How many pine cones does Hugo find?

13.
4
+7
14.

7 children are playing in the sandpit. Then 4 more come. How many children are in the sandpit?

15.
2
+32
16.

Sara finds 12 pine cones in the woods and 15 by the path. How many pine cones does Sara find?

17.
11
+5
18.

Eli finds 4 pine cones in the woods and 3 by the path. How many pine cones does Eli find?

19.
18
+30
20.

Jo finds 13 pine cones in the woods and 11 by the path. How many pine cones does Jo find?

Answer key

  1. 1. 23
  2. 2. 9 children
  3. 3. 46
  4. 4. 12 apples
  5. 5. 46
  6. 6. 28 children
  7. 7. 24
  8. 8. 23 balls
  9. 9. 19
  10. 10. 36 children
  11. 11. 30
  12. 12. 9 pine cones
  13. 13. 11
  14. 14. 11 children
  15. 15. 34
  16. 16. 27 pine cones
  17. 17. 16
  18. 18. 7 pine cones
  19. 19. 48
  20. 20. 24 pine cones

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Second grade is where students add and subtract fluently within 100 and start regrouping. The easy level avoids regrouping, medium mixes it in and hard uses it on most problems, so you can differentiate one lesson three ways. Every sheet has a separate answer key calculated by the website, so answers always match the problems. Free, no sign-up, US Letter by default.

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How do I pick the right level?
Choose an age or grade in step 2. Start easier if the pupil is unsure – you can switch anytime and get new problems instantly.
Can I see the problems before printing?
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What does the question mark next to a problem do?
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Do these include regrouping?
Yes. Medium and hard levels include carrying and borrowing; easy has no regrouping.
What numbers do 2nd graders use?
Numbers up to 100, which is what these sheets stay within.

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