Compare Sums and Differences
A free printable compare sums and differences worksheet with an answer key. Solve both sides, then write <, > or = in the circle. Perfect for 2nd grade practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 2
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable compare sums and differences worksheet with an answer key. Solve both sides, then write <, > or = in the circle. Second graders usually finish it in 10 to 15 minutes. Read each answer as a sentence: 38 is greater than 29.
On this sheet
27 problems, starting with 19 - 1, 7 + 9, 10 + 2, 13 - 3, 6 + 12, 20 - 2, 7 + 6, 18 - 3, 16 - 1, 11 + 4, 2 + 5, 15 - 6, 10 + 4, 20 - 7, and 13 more. The answers to all of them are on page 2.
Tips for using it
- Check each answer by adding it back to the number taken away.
- Count back on your fingers or the number line for the hardest facts.
- Have your child say each fact out loud while writing the answer.
- Read each finished problem out loud: 47 is less than 52.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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