Add and subtract numbers up to 100

key notes :

🔢 Understanding Numbers up to 100

  • Numbers up to 100 have tens and ones.
    👉 Example: 45 = 4 tens + 5 ones
  • Use a number chart (1–100) to find and understand numbers.

➕ Addition up to 100

Addition means putting together or finding the total.

Add ones first, then tens.

Write numbers in columns (tens under tens, ones under ones).

You can use:

  • Number line
  • Base-ten blocks
  • Fingers or objects

👉 Example:
34 + 25 = (30 + 20) + (4 + 5) = 50 + 9 = 59


➖ Subtraction up to 100

Subtraction means taking away or finding the difference.

Subtract ones first, then tens.

Use:

  • Number line (jump backward)
  • Objects or blocks

👉 Example:
56 − 23 = (50 − 20) + (6 − 3) = 30 + 3 = 33


🔄 Regrouping (Carrying & Borrowing)

Sometimes we need to regroup:

  • Addition: Carry to tens when ones are more than 9
  • Subtraction: Borrow from tens when ones are smaller

👉 Example (Addition):
28 + 17 = 45

👉 Example (Subtraction):
52 − 38 = 14


🎯 Important Tips

Always line up tens and ones correctly.

Start from the ones place.

Check your answer using the opposite operation:

  • Addition ↔ Subtraction

Practice using real-life examples (money, objects, etc.).


🎉 Fun Practice Ideas

  • Use coins or sticks to add and subtract.
  • Play number games using a 100 chart.
  • Solve simple word problems.

Learn with an example

  • Add the ones. Add 2 + 4.
  • 72 + 24= 6
  • Add the tens. Add 7+2.
  • 72 + 24= 96
  • The sum is 96
  • Add the ones. Add 1 + 6.
  • 51 + 36=7
  • Add the tens. Add 5 + 3.
  • 51 + 36= 87
  • The sum is 87.
  • Add the ones. Add 1 + 3.
  • 71 + 3=4
  • Add the tens. Bring down the 7.
  • 71 + 3= 74
  • The sum is 74.

Let’s practice!🖊️