Add and Subtract Whole Numbers Worksheets for Grade 6 with Answers

Are you looking for fun and engaging worksheets to help your sixth graders practice their addition and subtraction skills? If so, here are some of the best add and subtract whole numbers worksheets for Grade 6 with answers you can download and print for free!

Addition and subtraction are two of math's most basic and essential operations. They help us to combine and compare quantities, solve problems, and understand patterns and relationships. By Grade 6, students should be able to add and subtract whole numbers up to millions with fluency and accuracy. They should also be able to apply these skills to real-world situations involving money, measurements, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

But how can we ensure that our students master these skills and don't forget them over time? One of the best ways is to provide them with plenty of practice and feedback. That's why we have created these add and subtract whole numbers worksheets for Grade 6 with answers for you.

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Here are some of the features of adding and subtracting whole numbers worksheets for Grade 6

  • They are aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.2).
  • They include both horizontal and vertical formats for addition and subtraction problems.
  • They have different questions, such as MCQs, missing addends or subtrahends, estimation, mental math, inverse operations, etc.
  • They have answer keys for easy checking and grading.
  • They have colorful graphics and fonts to make them more appealing and motivating for students.

To download these worksheets, click on the links below. You can print them as often as you need for personal or classroom use. You can also laminate or put them in sheet protectors for repeated use with dry-erase markers.

Add and subtract whole numbers multiple choice questions (MCQs) for Grade 6 with answers

Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options each. Students can check their answers at the end of each worksheet.

      1. What is the value of 7,654 + 3,210?
        A) 10,964
        B) 11,864
        C) 10,864
        D) 11,964

      2. What is the value of 9,876 - 4,321?
        A) 5,555
        B) 6,555
        C) 5,455
        D) 6,455

      3. What is the value of 12,345 + 67,890?
        A) 79,335
        B) 79,235
        C) 80,335
        D) 80,235

      4. What is the value of 54,321 - 43,210?
        A) 12,111
        B) 11,111
        C) 11,011
        D) 12,011

      5. What is the value of 8,765 + 4,321?
        A) 12,086
        B) 13,086
        C) 13,186
        D) 12,186

      1. What is the value of 76,543 - 65,432?
        A) 12,011
        B) 12,111
        C) 11,011
        D) 11,111

      2. What is the value of 23,456 + 34,567?
        A) 58,123
        B) 57,023
        C) 58,023
        D) 57,123

      3. What is the value of 87,654 - 76,543?
        A) 11,111
        B) 12,111
        C) 11,011
        D) 12,011

      4. What is the value of 45,678 + 56,789?
        A) 101567
        B) 101467
        C) 102567
        D) 102467

      5. What is the value of 98 ,765 - 87 ,654?
        A) 12 ,011
        B) 11 ,111
        C) 11 ,011
        D) 12 ,111

MCQs answers:

1. C        2. A        3. D        4. B        5. B

6. D        7. C        8. A        9. D        10. B

 

Add and subtract whole numbers exercises with missing addends for Grade 6

Here are some exercises with missing addends for adding and subtracting whole numbers up to 1 million. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.

Write your answers in the blanks and check them with the answers below.

  • Questions:

    1. 456,789 + ___ = 500,000
    2. ___ - 123,456 = 876,544
    3. 100,000 + ___ = 200,000
    4. ___ - 50,000 = 25,000
    5. 345,678 + ___ = 400,000
    6. ___ - 234,567 = 765,433
    7. 900,000 + ___ = 1,000,000
    8. ___ - 10,000 = 90,000
    9. 678,901 + ___ = 700,000
    10. ___ - 456,789 = 543,211

Answers:

  1. 456,789 + 43,211 = 500,000
  2. 1,000,000 - 123,456 = 876,544
  3. 100,000 + 100,000 = 200,000
  4. 75,000 - 50,000 = 25,000
  5. 345,678 + 54,322 = 400,000
  6. 1,000,000 - 234,567 = 765,433
  7. 900,000 + 100,000 = 1,000,000
  8. 100,000 - 10,000 = 90,000
  9. 678,901 + 21,099 = 700,000
  10. 1,000,000 - 456,789 = 543,211

 

Add and subtract whole numbers exercises with invert operations for grade 6

For each exercise, write the inverse operation as well.

For example, if the exercise is 345 + 678 = 1,023, the inverse operation is 1,023 - 678 = 345.

  • Questions:

    1. 456,789 + 123,456 = __________
      __________ - 123,456 = 456,789
    2. 900,000 - 100,001 = __________
      __________ + 100,001 = 900,000
    3. 234,567 + 765,432 = __________
      __________ - 765,432 = 234,567
    4. 800,000 - 200,000 = __________
      __________ + 200,000 = 800,000
    5. 543,210 + 321,098 = __________
      __________ - 321,098 = 543,210
    6. 700,000 - 300,001 = __________
      __________ + 300,001 = 700,000
    7. 123,456 + 876,543 = __________
      __________ - 876,543 = 123,456
    8. 600,000 - 400,000 = __________
      __________ + 400,000 = 600,000
    9. 654,321 + 123,456 = __________
      __________ - 123,456 = 654,321
    10. 500,000 - 499,999 = __________
      __________ + 499,999 = 500,000

Answers:

  1. 456,789 + 123,456 = 580,245
    580,245 - 123,456 = 456,789
  2. 900,000 - 100,001 = 799,999
    799,999 + 100,001 = 900,000
  3. 234,567 + 765,432 = 999,999
    999,999 - 765,432 = 234,567
  4. 800,000 - 200,000 = 600,000
    600,000 + 200,000 = 800,000
  5. 543,210 + 321,098 = 864,308
    864,308 - 321,098 = 543,210
  6. 700,000 - 300,001 = 399,999
    399,999 + 300,001 = 700,000
  7. 123,456 + 876,543 = 999,999
    999,999 - 876,543 = 123,456
  8. 600,000 - 400,000 = 200,000
    200,000 + 400,000 = 600,000
  9. 654,321 + 123,456 = 777,777
    777,777 - 123,456 = 654,321
  10. 500,000 - 499,999 = 1
    1 + 499,999 = 5000

 

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