BACK TO WORKSHEETSIn this worksheet you must find the missing number in a sum.
Example
Find the number that makes the sum correct.
4740 + __ = 6000
Answer
The opposite (inverse) of adding is subtracting.
So we work out 6000 - 4740 = 1260
In this worksheet, students must find the missing number in a sum by using addition and subtraction.
Key stage: KS 2
Curriculum topic: Number: Addition and Subtraction
Curriculum subtopic: Use Correct Methods to Problem Solve
Difficulty level: 
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