Adding and Subtracting Integers Worksheets

Calculate signed sums, differences, products or quotients using exact arithmetic.

Before you begin

Read signed numbers and fractions; recall multiplication and division facts.

Worked example

Calculate (5) + (-3). Give an exact answer.

  1. Use a common denominator, combine the signed numerators, and simplify.

Answer: 2

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

Choose your level

  • Easy: Use small numbers and familiar denominators.
  • Medium: Use larger numbers and mixed representations.
  • Hard: Combine signed quantities or work backwards from a result.

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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.

1
Calculate (-3) + (5). Give an exact answer.
2
Calculate (-1) − (7). Give an exact answer.
3
Calculate (1) + (-3). Give an exact answer.
4
Calculate (8) − (3). Give an exact answer.
5
Calculate (-11) + (7). Give an exact answer.
6
Calculate (-3) − (-1). Give an exact answer.

Answer Key

1. 22. -83. -24. 55. -46. -2

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