Maths trick
Round and adjust
Add a nearby round number instead, then adjust by the difference.
Ages 8–11
Worked example
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Step 1 of 4
46 + 29: 29 is very close to 30, and 30 is easy to add.
Quick practice
Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!
Add a nearby round number instead, then adjust by the difference.

