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Adding 4-digit Numbers without Regrouping

We will learn adding 4-digit numbers without regrouping.

Learn how to add 4-digit numbers without regrouping using simple step-by-step examples, solved problems, worksheets, word problems, and fun practice questions for kids. Improve your addition skills with easy column addition methods and printable exercises.

We first arrange the numbers one below the other in place value columns and then add the digits under each column as shown in the following examples.

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Solved Examples on Adding 4-digit Numbers without Regrouping:

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1. Add 1547 and 5231.

Solution:

Step I: Add the ones. 7 + 1 = 8. Write 8 in ones column.

Step II: Add the tens. 4 + 3 = 7. Write 7 in tens column.

Step III: Add the hundreds. 5 + 2 = 7. Write 7 in hundreds column.

Step IV: Add the thousands. 5 + 1 = 6. Write 6 in thousands column.

Hence, 1547 + 5231 = 6778

2. Add 2160, 1527 and 3112.

Solution:

Step I: Add the ones. 0 + 7 + 2 = 9. Write 9 in ones column.

Step II: Add the tens. 6 + 2 + 1 = 9. Write 9 in tens column.

Step III: Add the hundreds. 1 + 5 + 1 = 7. Write 7 in hundreds column.

Step IV: Add the thousands. 2 + 1 + 3 = 6. Write 6 in thousands column.

Adding 4-digit Numbers without Regrouping

Hence, 2160 + 1527 + 3112 = 6799

3. Add 2,032 and 2,735.

Solution:

Step I: Arrange the numbers in columns.

	Th	H	T	O
	2	0	3	2
+	2	7	3	5

Step II: Adding ones, we have

	Th	H	T	O
	2	0	3	2
+	2	7	3	5

Step III: Adding tens, we have

	Th	H	T	O
	2	0	3	2
+	2	7	3	5

Step IV:. Adding hundreds, we have

	Th	H	T	O
	2	0	3	2
+	2	7	3	5

Step V: Adding thousands, we have

	Th	H	T	O
	2	0	3	2
+	2	7	3	5

Hence, 2032 + 2735 = 4767 (Four thousand, seven hundred sixty-seven)

4. Add 6520, 2024 and 1242

Solution:

Step I: Arrange the numbers in columns

	Th	H	T	O
	6	5	2	0
	2	0	2	4
+	1	2	4	2

Step II: Adding ones, we have

	Th	H	T	O
	6	5	2	0
	2	0	2	4
+	1	2	4	2

Step III: Adding tens, we have:

	Th	H	T	O
	6	5	2	0
	2	0	2	4
+	1	2	4	2

Step IV: Adding hundreds, we have:

	Th	H	T	O
	6	5	2	0
	2	0	2	4
+	1	2	4	2

Step V: Adding thousands, we have:

	Th	H	T	O
	6	5	2	0
	2	0	2	4
+	1	2	4	2

Hence, 6520 + 2024 + 1242 = 9786

Answer: 9786 (Nine thousand, seven hundred eighty-six)

5. Add without Regrouping: 1234 + 3211 + 342

Solution:

Add ones, then tens, then hundreds and last thousands

Addition of 4-Digit Numbers without Regrouping

Thus, 1234 + 3211 + 342 = 4787

6. Add 1292 and 4607.

Solution:

Write the given numbers in the correct columns of thousands hundreds, tens and ones as shown. Now, follow these steps.

Adding 4-digit numbers without regrouping example

Step I: Add the ones.

2 ones + 7 ones = 9 ones

Write 9 under the ones column.

Step II: Add the tens.

9 tens + 0 tens = 9 tens

Write 9 under the tens column.

Step III: Add the hundreds.

2 hundreds + 6 hundreds = 8 hundreds.

Write 8 under the hundreds column.

Step IV: Add the thousands.

1 thousand + 4 thousands = 5 thousands

Write 5 under the thousands column.

Therefore, 1292 + 4607 = 5899

Common Mistakes in 4-Digit Addition:

Forgetting place values
Misaligning numbers
Adding from left to right
Skipping zeros

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Worksheet on Adding 4-digit Numbers without Regrouping:

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I. Add the given numbers:

(i) 2371 and 5407

(ii) 5228 and 3371

(iii) 1660, 2308 and 4021

(iv) 4554 and 5445

(v) 8962 and 1035

(vi) 2015, 3160 and 3521

(vii) 3816 and 5162

(viii) 2255 and 5424

(ix) 3005, 2182 and 4411

(x) 1825 and 7111

(xi) 2346, 3402 and 3131

(xii) 5109, 2240 and 1400

Answers:

(i) 7778

(ii) 8599

(iii) 7989

(iv) 9999

(v) 9997

(vi) 8696

(vii) 8978

(viii) 7679

(ix) 9598

(x) 8936

(xi) 8879

(xii) 8749

II. Add horizontally:

(i) 38 + 21

(ii) 215 + 134

(iii) 621 + 111

(iv) 480 + 419

(v) 430 + 1405

(vi) 2362 + 4527

(vii) 3700 + 1291

(viii) 5672 + 4327

(ix) 4009 + 1080

Answers:

II. (i) 59

(ii) 349

(iii) 732

(iv) 899

(v) 1835

(vi) 6889

(vii) 4991

(viii) 9999

(ix) 5089

III. Given below is the number of people visiting the ‘Shopping Mall’ in a week. Observe the data and answer the following questions.

Days

Number of people Visiting the Fair

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

5,430

1,225

3,219

3,900

8,566

7,640

(i) On which day there are maximum numbers of visitors?

(ii) On which two days, the number of visitors visiting the ‘Shopping Mall’ is same?

(iii) How many visitors visited the mall on Monday and Wednesday?

(iv) There were more visitors on Tuesday or Sunday?

(v) On which day there was least numbers of visitors?

(vi) There were less visitors on Thursday or Friday?

Answers:

(i) Saturday

(ii) Monday and Tuesday

(iii) 6655

(iv) Sunday

(v) Wednesday

(vi) Thursday

IV. Find the sum of smallest and largest 4-digit number.

Answer:

10999

V. Using the digits 2, 7, 0, 5 form the largest and the smallest numbers then find their sum.

Answer:

7520; 2057; 9577

VI. In a school function 2480 students participated in a dance and 1304 students in drama. How many total students participated in the function?

Answer:

3784

VII. Balance these equations:

(i) 12 + ………… = 20 + 22

(ii) 11 + 15 = 14 + …………

(iii) 39 + ………… = 30 + 22

(iv) ………… + 45 = 56 + 20

(v) 61 + 24 = ………… + 44

Answers:

(i) 30

(ii) 12

(iii) 13

(iv) 31

(v) 41

VIII. Decode and add. Write the answer in words.

(i) Three thousand, five hundred thirty-three + Five thousand, twenty-one.

(ii) Six thousand, eighteen + Three thousand, six hundred forty

(iii) Two thousand, three hundred twelve + Seven thousand, four hundred thirty-six.

(iv) Nine thousand + eight hundred ninety-nine

(v) Four thousand, seven hundred seventy-seven + Three thousand, two hundred eleven

Answers:

(i) Eight thousand, five hundred fifty-four

(ii) Nine thousand six hundred fifty-eight

(iii) Nine thousand, seven hundred forty-eight

(iv) Nine thousand eight hundred ninety-nine

(v) Seven thousand nine hundred eighty-eight

IX. Fill in the given blanks:

(i) The successor of 7697 is ……………

(ii) 1000 more than 8967 is ……………

(iii) When 200 is added to 2687 we get ……………

(iv) When we add 2300 to 4598 we get ……………

(v) If we add 20 and 600 to 3246, we get ……………

(vi) …………… + 499 = 500

Answers:

(i) 7698

(ii) 9967

(iii) 2887

(iv) 6898

(v) 3866

(vi) 1

X. Add the following 4-digit numbers without regrouping:

(i)

Th H T O

4 1 5 3

+ 1 3 4 2

_________________

(ii)

Th H T O

3 5 3 3

+ 2 1 6 3

_________________

(iii)

Th H T O

2 2 3 7

+ 5 3 1 1

_________________

(iv)

Th H T O

5 6 8 2

+ 3 2 0 6

_________________

(v)

Th H T O

7 4 1 8

+ 1 4 3 1

_________________

(vi)

Th H T O

1 5 6 9

+ 6 4 3 0

_________________

(vii)

Th H T O

1 3 2 1

+ 6 4 7 5

_________________

(viii)

Th H T O

6 4 5 6

+ 1 0 1 2

_________________

Answers:

X. (i) 5477

(ii) 5696

(iii) 7548

(iv) 8888

(v) 8849

(vi) 7999

(vii) 7796

(viii) 7468

XI. Arrange the following in columns and add:

(i) 3316 + 2150

(ii) 5217 + 1431

(iii) 2425 + 5011

(iv) 5143 + 3534

(v) 8000 + 1000

(vi) 2364 + 7123

(vii) 3567 + 4222 + 1000

(viii) 3251 + 1403 + 4162

(ix) 3726 + 2152 + 1011

(x) 4302 + 3024 + 2430

Answers:

XI. (i) 5466

(ii) 6648

(iii) 7436

(iv) 8677

(v) 9000

(vi) 9487

(vii) 8789

(viii) 8816

(ix) 6889

(x) 9756

XII. Fill in the blanks:

(i) 0 + 4543 = _____

(ii) 8708 + _____ = 8708

(iii) 956 + 3794 = _____ + 956

(iv) 8691 + 1 = _____

(v) 5243 + 3514 = _____ + 5243

(vi) 0 + 4267 = _____

(viii) 4590 + _____ = 4591

(viii) 8610 + 1 = _____

Answer:

XII. (i) 4543

(ii) 0

(iii) 3794

(iv) 8692

(v) 3514

(vi) 4267

(viii) 1

(viii) 8611

FAQs on Adding 4-digit Numbers without Regrouping:

1. What is adding 4-digit numbers without regrouping?

Answer:

Adding 4-digit numbers without regrouping means adding numbers column by column without carrying any number to the next place value.

2. How do you add 4-digit numbers without carrying?

Answer:

Write the numbers in columns according to their place values (ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands), then add each column starting from the ones place without carrying.

3. What is the difference between regrouping and without regrouping?

Answer:

In regrouping, we carry a number to the next column when the sum is 10 or more. In addition without regrouping, each column sum is less than 10, so no carrying is needed.

4. Why is place value important in 4-digit addition?

Answer:

Place value helps align digits correctly in thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones columns so the addition becomes accurate and easy.

5. Can we add more than two 4-digit numbers without regrouping?

Answer:

Yes, we can add three or more 4-digit numbers without regrouping if the sum in each place value column is less than 10.

6. What are the steps to add 4-digit numbers without regrouping?

Answer:

Arrange the numbers in columns.
Start adding from the ones place.
Add tens, hundreds, and thousands.
Write the sum below each column.

7. What happens if a column sum becomes more than 9?

Answer:

If a column sum becomes 10 or greater, regrouping (carrying) is required.

8. How can children practice 4-digit addition without regrouping?

Answer:

Children can practice using:

Worksheets
Column addition exercises
Word problems
Interactive math games
Place value charts

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Written by Priyanka Ghosh
Mathematics Educator | Founder of Math Only Math

Priyanka Ghosh has been teaching elementary and middle-school mathematics for over 12 years and specializes in creating simple, child-friendly math lessons and worksheets.