You can count up to add. It is easier to start with the larger number. Start from 9 and count up 7:

9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

7 + 9 = 16

  • The sum is 16.

You can count up to add. It is easier to start with the larger number. Start from 7 and count up 5:

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

5 + 7 = 12

  • The sum is 12.

You can count up to add. It is easier to start with the larger number. Start from 7 and count up 1:

7, 8

1 + 7 = 8

  • The sum is 8.