Functional Skills Maths: Addition (Level 2)

Add 2-digit numbers and money using column method

Adding Bigger Numbers

  • Write numbers in columns — ones above ones, tens above tens.
  • Add the ones column first, then the tens.
  • Example: 45 + 32. Ones: 5+2=7. Tens: 4+3=7. Answer: 77.

Carrying (Regrouping)

  • If the ones column adds up to 10 or more, carry 1 to the tens.
  • Example: 47 + 35. Ones: 7+5=12. Write 2, carry 1.
  • Tens: 4+3+1(carried)=8. Answer: 82.

Adding Money

  • Line up the decimal points (the dot).
  • Add pence (right of dot) first, then pounds.
  • Example: £3.50 + £2.45 = £5.95.
  • If pence add to 100 or more, carry £1 to the pounds column.

Worked Examples

Example 1: 47 + 35

  1. Ones: 7 + 5 = 12. Write 2, carry 1.
  2. Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 (carried) = 8.
  3. Answer: 47 + 35 = 82

Example 2: £3.50 + £2.45

  1. Pence: 50 + 45 = 95p.
  2. Pounds: £3 + £2 = £5.
  3. Answer: £3.50 + £2.45 = £5.95

Practice Questions

  • 54 + 38 = ?
    Hint: Ones: 4+8=12, write 2 carry 1. Tens: 5+3+1=9.
    Answer: 92
  • 73 + 18 = ?
    Hint: Ones: 3+8=11, write 1 carry 1. Tens: 7+1+1=9.
    Answer: 91
  • £4.50 + £3.75 = ?
    Hint: Pence: 50+75=125p = £1 and 25p. Pounds: £4+£3+£1=£8.
    Answer: £8.25
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