Read each story sum carefully. Draw a picture or write a number sentence to help, then write the answer.
1. Priya lit 6 diyas on the windowsill and 5 by the door. How many diyas did she light?
2. A box has 12 sweets. The family shares 7. How many are left?
3. Each rangoli needs 4 colours. How many colours for 3 rangoli patterns?
4. There are 20 marigolds. Half go on the door garland. How many flowers is that?
5. Dad bought 3 packs of candles with 6 candles in each. How many candles?
6. Aunt Meena made 15 laddoos and 9 barfis. How many sweets altogether?
7. The festival lasts 5 days. Ravi has been celebrating for 2. How many days are left?
8. There are 8 lanterns in a row and 2 rows. How many lanterns?
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8 diwali math word problems for grades 1–3 — adding, subtracting, groups and halves — with an answer key. Free Diwali maths worksheet to print. Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication as groups and halving in word problems. Level: Grades 1–3 (ages 6–9).
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication as groups and halving in word problems.
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