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Addition Word Problems

Generate free printable addition word problems. Real-world story problems for addition practice.

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Addition Word Problems Worksheet

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1.

A store has 17 red balls and 16 blue balls. How many balls does the store have in total?

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2.

Liam has 21 apples. He buys 48 more. How many apples does he have now?

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Olivia has 46 apples. She buys 15 more. How many apples does she have now?

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Olivia has 21 apples. He buys 42 more. How many apples does she have now?

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5.

There are 32 birds in a tree. 46 more birds fly to the tree. How many birds are in the tree now?

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There are 17 birds in a tree. 27 more birds fly to the tree. How many birds are in the tree now?

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23 students are in the classroom. 20 more students join them. How many students are there now?

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8.

A store has 14 red balls and 49 blue balls. How many balls does the store have in total?

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A store has 43 red balls and 33 blue balls. How many balls does the store have in total?

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Olivia has 40 apples. He buys 48 more. How many apples does he have now?

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