Subtraction Worksheets

Welcome to the Subtraction Worksheets page at Math-Drills.com where you will get less of an experience than our other pages! This page includes Subtraction worksheets on topics such as five minute frenzies, one-, two-, three- and multi-digit subtraction and subtracting across zeros.

Subtraction has been around for several years now... well maybe more than a few, so it's probably a good thing for students to learn. People experience subtraction every minute of their lives from banks and the government taking away your money to the cookies in the jar mysteriously disappearing. With a good knowledge of subtraction, you can understand why your bank account reaches zero and do something to prevent it from happening.

Some students do have difficulty with subtraction, so take it easy on them. Help them to learn their addition facts first. Once they know those, they will need a few more strategies to successfully subtract. Teaching with manipulatives like base ten blocks or cereal or insects in the park can help students gain a deeper understanding of subtraction. The subtracting worksheets on this page are meant to support good teaching practices, so only use them for independent learning if students are practising skills they already know.

We use the words, minuend, subtrahend and difference on this page. Please refer to the following, so you know which word means which part of a subtraction question.

Minuend - Subtrahend = Difference

Most Popular Subtraction Worksheets this Week

Subtracting 2-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers With Some Regrouping (49 Questions)

Subtraction Facts Tables

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Five minute subtraction frenzies are timed practice charts that help students develop subtraction fact recall speed. These charts are similar to the addition and multiplication frenzy charts, but due to the nature of how subtraction works, we could not focus solely on the single digit fact families. For example, you might get questions like 18 - 4 = 14. You also have to be aware that you must subtract the row number from the column number to get a positive number (or zero). Other than that, they should be a nice way to practice some mental subtraction. As with most of these pages, please only use them as a timed activity with students who will experience success. If a student does not have the necessary skills to complete a frenzy in under five minutes, you may need to take a different approach to how you deliver this page. For all others, students should be able to complete this page in under five minutes with a 98% or greater accuracy and improve their time as they get more practice.

  • Five Minute Subtraction Frenzies Five Minute Subtraction Frenzy (Minuends 9 to 18; Subtrahends 0 to 9) Five Minute Subtraction Frenzy (Minuends 29 to 38; Subtrahends 10 to 19) Five Minute Subtraction Frenzy (Minuends 41 to 50; Subtrahends 16 to 25)

Most of the subtraction tables in this section are meant to be used as a reference for students learning their subtraction facts. After a while, most students will remember the facts and recall them easily when completing math problems.

  • Subtraction Facts Tables 0 to 11 Subtraction Facts 0 to 11 in Grey Subtraction Facts 0 to 11 in Color Subtraction Facts 0 to 11 with Facts Highlighted Subtraction Facts 0 to 11 in Montessori Colors Subtraction Facts 0 to 11 in Montessori Colors with Facts Highlighted
  • Subtraction Facts Tables 1 to 12 Subtraction Facts Tables in Gray 1 to 12 Subtraction Facts Tables in Color 1 to 12 Subtraction Facts Tables in Montessori Colors 1 to 12 Subtraction Facts 1 to 12 with Facts Highlighted Subtraction Facts 1 to 12 in Montessori Colors with Facts Highlighted
  • Compact Subtraction Facts Tables Compact Subtraction Table (Filled) Compact Subtraction Table (Blank)

Single-Digit Subtraction Facts

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Subtracting single-digit facts is a skill that students generally learn after or while they are learning single-digit addition facts. The subtraction worksheets in this section are meant to be used for practice, testing or with teacher guidance. They will not teach students how to subtract or what the connection is between addition and subtraction; for that, students require a teacher or parent.

Some students might find it easier to start with subtraction facts with minuends (the first number) limited to 9 or lower. This way, they don't need to count across 10 eliminating that extra pesky digit... for now.

  • Subtracting Single-Digit from Single-Digit Numbers 100 Subtraction Questions with Minuends up to 9 64 Subtraction Questions with Minuends up to 9 25 Subtraction Questions with Minuends up to 9

In relation to addition facts, the following worksheets cover the facts from 0 to 9. The minuends are the amounts to be subtracted from, so a minuend of 18 means that both the subtrahend (the amount being subtracted) and the difference will be 9. The worksheets marked with an asterisk (*) include all possible questions in a random order on each version of the worksheet.

  • Subtraction Facts with Minuends to 18 (Addition Facts to 9 + 9) *100 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18 81 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18 64 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18 50 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18 25 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18 12 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 0 to 18
  • Subtraction Facts with Minueds from 2 to 18 100 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 *81 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 64 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 50 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 25 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 ) 12 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 2 to 18 )
  • Subtraction Facts with Minuends from 10 to 18 100 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 10 to 18 (All Regrouping) 64 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 10 to 18 (All Regrouping) 25 Subtraction Questions with Minuends from 10 to 18 (All Regrouping)

Sometimes students just need to reinforce a single number at a time which is where these worksheets come in. There are three sets of worksheets in this section, each with a different number of questions. The last set is the most interesting as there are no questions repeated. Eleven and Twelve have been included as they are essentially subtracting by 10 and 1 or 2 more.

  • Subtracting Individual Focus Facts (25 Questions per Page) Subtracting Zero (0) (25 Questions) Subtracting One (1) (25 Questions) Subtracting Two (2) (25 Questions) Subtracting Three (3) (25 Questions) Subtracting Four (4) (25 Questions) Subtracting Five (5) (25 Questions) Subtracting Six (6) (25 Questions) Subtracting Seven (7) (25 Questions) Subtracting Eight (8) (25 Questions) Subtracting Nine (9) (25 Questions)
  • Subtracting Individual Focus Facts (50 Questions per Page) Subtracting 0 (50 Questions) Subtracting 1 (50 Questions) Subtracting 2 (50 Questions) Subtracting 3 (50 Questions) Subtracting 4 (50 Questions) Subtracting 5 (50 Questions) Subtracting 6 (50 Questions) Subtracting 7 (50 Questions) Subtracting 8 (50 Questions) Subtracting 9 (50 Questions) Subtracting 10 (50 Questions) Subtracting 11 (50 Questions) Subtracting 12 (50 Questions)
  • Subtracting Individual Focus Facts with Differences of 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions per Page) Subtracting One (1) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Two (2) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Three (3) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Four (4) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Five (5) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Six (6) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Seven (7) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Eight (8) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Nine (9) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Ten (10) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Eleven (11) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions) Subtracting Twelve (12) with Differences 0 to 99 (100 Unique Questions)
  • Horizontally Arranged Subtraction Facts with Minuends to 18 Horizontal Subtraction Facts with Minuends to 18 (100 Questions) ✎ Horizontal Subtraction Facts with Minuends to 18 (50 Questions) ✎ Horizontal Subtraction Facts with Minuends to 18 (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged Subtracting 1 to 5 from 1 to 10 Horizontal Subtracting 1 to 5 from 1 to 10 (100 Questions) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 1 to 5 from 1 to 10 (50 Questions) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 1 to 5 from 1 to 10 (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged Subtracting 1s and 2s from Single-Digit Minuends Horizontal Subtracting Ones from Single-Digit Minuends (25 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting Twos from Single-Digit Minuends (25 per page) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged Subtracting Individual Focus Facts Horizontal Subtracting 0s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 1s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 2s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 3s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 4s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 5s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 6s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 7s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 8s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 9s (100 per page) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged Subtracting Pairs of Individual Focus Facts Horizontal Subtracting 0s and 1s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 2s and 3s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 4s and 5s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 6s and 7s (100 per page) ✎ Horizontal Subtracting 8s and 9s (100 per page) ✎
  • Subtracting a Number from Itself Subtracting a Number from Itself (Range 1 to 20)

The make ten subtraction strategy involves "spliting" the subtrahend (amount being subtracted) into two parts. The first part should be the exact amount that will reduce the minuend (the first number) to ten (or multiple of ten as the case may be) and the second part is the leftover amount. The strategy helps students internalize a mental strategy for subtracting across tens. For example, with the question 15 - 9, students first recognize that they need to subtract 5 to get 10, so they split the 9 into 5 and 4. Subtracting 5 from 15 results in 10 and subtracting 4 more results in 6, so 15 - 9 = 6. This strategy can be used any time students need to subtract "over" a multiple of ten and there are many worksheets in this section to practice it. For example, subtracting 84 - 8, students recognize that they must subtract 4 from 84 to get 80 which leaves 4 more to subtract from 80 to get 76.

  • Make Ten Strategy Worksheets with 10 and Multiples of 10 Make 10 Subtraction Strategy Make 20 Subtraction Strategy Make 30 Subtraction Strategy Make 40 Subtraction Strategy Make 50 Subtraction Strategy Make 60 Subtraction Strategy Make 70 Subtraction Strategy Make 80 Subtraction Strategy Make 90 Subtraction Strategy Make Multiples of 10 Subtraction Strategy

Long Subtraction Worksheets

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Try teaching a mental math strategy for subtraction called counting up. Here is how it is done:

Start with the second number (the subtrahend) and count up by tens until you find the closest value to the first number (the minuend). Keep track of how many tens you counted. Add or subtract a single digit number to get the minuend exactly then adjust the tens by that amount. For the question, 84 - 35, start at 35, and count, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 (five tens) and one down to get 84. Five tens minus one is 49. For the question 65 - 22, start at 22 and count, 32, 42, 52, 62 (four tens) and three up to get 65. Four tens and three is 43. The previous examples used two-digit numbers, but the strategy can swiftly be modified for larger numbers. How far can your students go with it? Here is an example with three-digit numbers:

Let's use the question 927 - 648. First, count up by hundreds to 948 (that's 300). Then count down by tens to 928 (that's -20). Finally count down by ones to 927 (that's one). 300 - 20 - 1 = 279. That's almost easier than adding!

The multi-digit or long subtraction worksheets in the first part of this section are classic long subtraction worksheets with randomly generated numbers. Regrouping should be necessary about half of the time. Versions with ALL regrouping and NO regrouping follow. If you would like to see numbers with thousands separators, look a little further down and choose the appropriate version for your location.

  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping Subtracting 2-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ 3-Digit Expanded Form Subtraction Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 1-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 1-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 1- to 3-Digit from 1- to 3-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 9-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 9-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 6-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with Some Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎

For students who need a little extra help with lining things up, these long subtraction worksheets have the digits spaced farther apart on a grid. The answer keys also show the carrying values to help diagnose where things went wrong (but hopefully they won't).

  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Grid Support 2-Digit Minus 2-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 3-Digit Minus 2-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 3-Digit Minus 3-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 4-Digit Minus 3-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 4-Digit Minus 4-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 5-Digit Minus 4-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 5-Digit Minus 5-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 6-Digit Minus 5-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 6-Digit Minus 6-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 2- to 4-Digit Minus 2- to 4-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support 3- to 6-Digit Minus 3- to 6-Digit Subtraction With Grid Support

The next long subtraction worksheets include questions that require regrouping at every step. They can be frustrating and difficult for students who are not familiar with the concept of subtraction. Try showing them with base ten blocks how regrouping works.

  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with All Regrouping Subtracting 1-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with All Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 1-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 8-Digit Numbers with All Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 6-Digit Numbers with All Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎

Some students require a little extra help when learning to subtract large numbers. These subtraction worksheets include questions where the regrouping step has been eliminated. This might help students learn a subtraction algorithm before learning about regrouping.

  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with No Regrouping Subtracting 2-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting up to 3-Digit Numbers with No Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 2-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 3-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 9-Digit Numbers with No Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎ Subtracting 9-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ✎
  • Subtracting 4- to 6-Digit Numbers with No Regrouping (Large Print) Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping ( Large Print ) ✎

Why horizontal subtraction worksheets? Students can show their understanding of place value and number sense if they do not already have the numbers lined up. Vertical subtraction is often learned based on a student's understanding of single-digit subtraction, but looking at the whole number is lost in the algorithm.

  • Horizontally Arranged 2-Digit Minus 1-Digit Questions 2-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (100 Questions) ✎ 2-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ 2-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged 2-Digit Minus 2-Digit Questions 2-digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (100 Questions) ✎ 2-digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ 2-digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged 3-Digit Minus 1-Digit Questions 3-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (100 Questions) ✎ 3-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ 3-digit Minus 1-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged 3-Digit Minus 2-Digit Questions 3-digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ 3-digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎ 3-Digit Minus 2-Digit Horizontal Subtraction ( All Regrouping ; 100 Questions)
  • Horizontally Arranged 3-Digit Minus 3-Digit Questions 3-Digit Minus 3-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ 3-Digit Minus 3-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎
  • Horizontally Arranged Various-Digit Minus Various-Digit Questions Various-Digit Minus Various-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (50 Questions) ✎ Various-Digit Minus Various-Digit Horizontal Subtraction (25 Questions; Large Print) ✎

Many students in English-speaking countries are used to seeing numbers with comma-separated thousands.

  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Comma Separated Thousands Subtracting 2-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Comma Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 4 digits (Comma Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 5 digits (Comma Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Comma Separated Thousands and All Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Comma Separated Thousands and No Regrouping Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎ Subtracting 9-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Comma Separated) ✎

Space-separated thousands are becoming more widely used, including in the United States. Canadian students have used both comma separated and space separated thousands for many years.

  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Space Separated Thousands Subtracting 2-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Space Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 4 digits (Space Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 5 digits (Space Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Space Separated Thousands and All Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Space Separated Thousands and No Regrouping Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎ Subtracting 9-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Space Separated) ✎

Even though period separated thousands are not common in the English-speaking world, we provide these for our friends in other countries who may find them useful.

  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Period Separated Thousands Subtracting 2-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 4-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 2-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 3-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 4-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers (Period Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 4 digits (Period Separated) ✎ Mixture of Multi-Digit Subtraction from 2 to 5 digits (Period Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Period Separated Thousands and All Regrouping Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 5-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit Numbers with ALL Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎
  • Long Subtraction Worksheets with Period Separated Thousands and No Regrouping Subtracting 5-Digit from 5-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 6-Digit from 6-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 7-Digit from 7-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 8-Digit from 8-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎ Subtracting 9-Digit from 9-Digit Numbers with NO Regrouping (Period Separated) ✎

Various Other Long Subtraction Worksheets

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Generally, a student would not regroup to determine the complements of 10, 100, 1000, etc. One strategy that could be used is as follows: working from left to right, a student would take each digit in the subtrahend and figure out its nines complement. If the digit was 3, for example, the nines complement of 3 is 6. For the last digit (ones), the student would use the tens complement. For example, a typical question is 1000 - 456. The nines complement of 4 is 5, the nines complement of 5 is 4 and the tens complement of 6 is 4. Putting it all together, the student would get 5 4 4 or 544 = 1000 - 456.

  • Calculating Complements of Powers of Ten (Subtracting Across Zeros) Complements of 10 Complements of 100 Complements of 1000 Complements of 10000 Complements of 100 and 1000 Complements of 1000 and 10000 Complements of 100, 1000 and 10000

A similar strategy is employed with the next worksheets except students must adapt to calculating the largest place value number.

  • Calculating Complements of Multiples of Powers of Ten (Subtracting Across Zeros) Subtracting from multiples of 10 Subtracting from multiples of 100 Subtracting from multiples of 1000 Subtracting from multiples of 10000 Subtracting from a mixture of multiples of 100 and 1000 Subtracting from a mixture of multiples of 1000 and 10000 Subtracting from a mixture of multiples of 100, 1000 and 10000

These worksheets are meant to give students practice dealing with 0's in the middles of subtraction questions. Whether using pencil and paper or mental arithmetic, it is always a good idea to make sure students know what to do when they encounter zeros.

  • Subtracting Across Zeros in the Middle (Ones Always Need Regrouping) 3-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones always need regrouping ) 4-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones always need regrouping ) 5-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones always need regrouping )
  • Subtracting Across Zeros in the Middle (Ones Sometimes Need Regrouping) 3-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones sometimes need regrouping ) 4-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones sometimes need regrouping ) 5-Digit Subtraction across zeros in the middle ( Ones sometimes need regrouping )

Subtracting numbers in number systems other than decimal numbers including binary, quaternary, octal, duodecimal and hexadecimal numbers.

  • Subtracting in Other Base Number Systems Subtracting Binary Numbers (Base 2) Subtracting Ternary Numbers (Base 3) Subtracting Quaternary Numbers (Base 4) Subtracting Quinary Numbers (Base 5) Subtracting Senary Numbers (Base 6) Subtracting Octal Numbers (Base 8) Subtracting Duodecimal Numbers (Base 12) Subtracting Hexadecimal Numbers (Base 16) Subtracting Vigesimal Numbers (Base 20) Subtracting Hexatrigesimal Numbers (Base 36) Subtracting Various Numbers (Various Bases)

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Subtraction Worksheets

With a hard to beat versatility, our printable subtraction worksheets are just the resource you need to lay a strong foundation in subtracting numbers. A massive cache of subtraction problems that help kids in kindergarten through grade 4, gradually upgrade from subtraction using pictures, to subtracting numbers without regrouping, and subsequently practice subtracting numbers with regrouping or borrowing, all the while toggling between column and horizontal subtraction. Watch your kid transcend from a novice to a master and apply subtraction across domains efficiently. Get practicing slam-bang with our free subtraction worksheets and come back for more!

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Get the first step right in subtracting numbers with our subtraction tables and charts available in color and printer-friendly versions. Use the blank charts and tables to boost a young learner's skill at subtraction.

Transport kindergarten kids to a world of enchanting pictures with our printable subtracting numbers worksheets. With the subtraction facts at their finger tips, your little ones can boast off their subtraction skills.

This series of pdf worksheets on subtracting numbers provides children with elementary subtraction facts from 0 to 9 in both column and horizontal formats. Don't miss out on the mixed subtraction facts and teacher templates!

Spark interest in your kindergarten and grade 1 kids with these vibrantly illustrated pictures. Activities like count and subtract, cross out and count, dice subtraction, etc., are sure to keep kids thoroughly engaged!

With a penchant for practical models, kids visualize subtraction using the number lines instantly. Hop your way to the answer in these engrossing activities with number lines ranging from 0 to 5, 0 to 10 and 0 to 20.

Get ready for some head-tripping practice in subtracting numbers up to 5 with these subtraction worksheets. Break away from boring exercises and let kindegarten and 1st grade kids try finding the difference with these fun subtraction problems.

Augment skills in subtracting numbers as you tread one more rung up the subtraction ladder with this stack of pdf worksheets. A multitude of engaging subtraction exercises makes the entire set a compulsive-print.

A layer of renewed practice lies in store for your kids in grade 1 and grade 2 with this set of printable subtraction worksheets packed with vibrant theme-based worksheets enabling kids to grasp subtraction concepts easily.

Shape up skills in subtracting numbers with nuance, range, and accuracy as you walk your 2nd grade kids through these worksheets helping them find the difference between double-digit and single-digit numbers.

Subtraction with 100

Work up an enthusiasm for subtracting 2-digit numbers and introduce young mathematicians of grade 2 to the concept of take away/borrowing with this bundle of subtraction with and without regrouping worksheet pdfs.

Think of these subtracting numbers worksheets as an opportunity for young learners to develop their regrouping skills with 3-digit numbers. Keep the children busy with activities like finding the missing digits, circling the numbers and much more!

Children in grade 4 leap ahead with this vast collection of pdf worksheets on subtraction that involve finding the differences of multi-digit numbers ranging from 4-digit to 7-digit. Bring in a piece of real-world with our word problems.

How quick are your 3rd grade and 4th grade kids at solving subtraction problems? Check out for yourself as they take up these timed subtraction drills featuring single-digit, 2-digit and 3-digit numbers exhibiting their speed and accuracy.

Beat the monotony of subtracting numbers, and comprehend real-life application with a multitude of word problems. Instruct kids in grade 1 and above to read the problem, look for the keywords that flag off a subtraction problem, and they'll be good to go!

Here's presenting a world of realistic situations to practice and review skills easily. Page through our pdf worksheets on addition and subtraction through word problems and build a cohesive understanding on the two fundamental operations.

Does a zero in a subtraction problem scare you? Exude spades of practice for your grade 2 and grade 3 kids with this batch of subtraction worksheets involving problems that include zeros in the minuends or in both numbers and get over the hurdles.

Spinners, Stepping Stones, Snakes and Ladders, and Subtract-o-Poly; do these ring a bell? Subtracting numbers can't get more fun than this. Kids learn while playing and develop intellect and skill parameters.

Grid papers solve issues that arise while lining up numbers. Draw on these diligently drafted subtraction worksheets to augment the skills of kids in grade 3 and grade 4. Add on to the fun quotient with colorful templates.

Bolster skills in identifying the sets of numbers that make up a fact family, find the missing members, write the addition and subtraction facts. Included here are blank templates as well.

Addition and subtraction together on a page can be chaotic. Perfect the dynamics of adding and subtracting numbers in column and horizontal formats and review your 3rd and 4th grade kid's prowess at solving them with this bunch of pdfs.

Supercharge your knowledge in estimating the difference by rounding the numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, or ten thousand. Subsequently, grade 3 kids can try their hands at front-end estimation as well.

Ease into subtraction with this assemblage of printable subtraction worksheets featuring interesting exercises like applying the rule to complete the output box, observing the in and out columns to write the rule and more.

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Here you will find a wide range of free printable subtraction sheets, games and other activities which will help your child improve their subtracting skills.

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Subtraction Learning

Subtraction is a process which most children learn quite naturally as soon as they learn to start counting. During kindergarten and first grade, it is really important for kids to have the chance to work practically with their math.

An example might be that a child has 10 sweets. They give 3 to their teddy. How many do they have left? What if they gave another to their teddy? What if their teddy had 8 sweets, how many would be left for them?

Later on, when children are confident Subtracting practically, they can progress on to number lines or counting back in their heads. When children have understood this, they can begin to learn their Subtraction facts and progress on to column Subtraction. At 4th and 5th grade level, they start Subtracting decimals.

Knowing your Subtraction facts is still a key skill that children need to be able to use in real life math - you may not always have a pencil and paper to hand to do your column Subtraction, but you will always have your Subtraction facts!

Subtraction Worksheets

On this page you will find link to our range of subtraction math worksheets.

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First Grade Subtraction Worksheets

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  • Subtraction Facts to 12
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  • Subtracting tens
  • Two Digit Subtraction Worksheets Without Regrouping
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3rd Grade Subtraction Worksheets

  • Third Grade Subtraction Worksheets to 100
  • 4 Digit Subtraction Worksheets
  • 4 Digit Addition and Subtraction

These sheets involve solving 3-digit and 4-digit subtraction problems.

  • Subtraction Word Problems 3rd Grade

4th Grade Subtraction Worksheets

  • 5 Digit Subtraction Worksheets
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5th Grade Subtraction Worksheets

  • Subtracting Decimals Worksheets (mental)
  • 5th Grade Subtraction Worksheets up to Billions
  • Decimal Subtraction Worksheets (columns)

Here you will find a selection of Mental Subtraction sheets designed to help your child improve their recall of Subtraction Facts.

The math sheets start off with learning Subtracting facts to 10, progress on to Subtracting to 20 then up to 100 at third grade level.

When children reach 4th grade, they start learning to subtract decimals and money amounts using column Subtraction.

The printable sheets below will support your child with their Subtraction learning.

Subtraction Fact Worksheet Generator

Here is our free generator for subtraction sheets.

This easy-to-use generator will create randomly generated subtraction sheets for you to use.

Each sheet comes complete with answers if required.

The areas the generator covers includes:

  • subtraction with numbers up to 10, 15, 20, 50, 100 and 1000;
  • subtraction by 10s from 2 digit numbers;
  • subtraction by 100s from 3 digit numbers;
  • subtraction with numbers to 10 with one decimal place;
  • subtraction with numbers to 1 with 2 decimal places;
  • subtraction involving negative numbers.

These generated sheets can be used in a number of ways to help your child with their subtraction fact learning.

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Subtracting to 10 Sheets (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)

Here you will find a selection of Subtraction sheets designed to help your child learn their Subtraction facts up to 10.

The sheets are graded so that kids are supported for the first few sheets with objects to count, then a number line and finally the support is withdrawn in the final sheets.

Using these sheets will help your child learn to:

  • subtract numbers up to a total of 10.

Subtraction Facts to 12 (1st Grade)

Here you will find a range of Free Printable First Grade Subtraction sheets designed to help you child to learn their Subtraction facts to 12.

  • learn their Subtraction facts up to 12;
  • First Grade Addition and Subtraction to 12

Subtracting tens (1st Grade)

The following sheets will help your child learn and practice subtracting multiples of 10 up to 100.

The sheets are carefully graded and supported.

Subtraction Facts to 20 (2nd Grade)

Here you will find a range of Free Printable 2nd Grade Subtraction Sheets designed to help you child to learn their Subtraction facts to 20.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • learn their Subtraction facts up to 20;
  • Free Subtraction Facts to 20

Subtraction Facts to 100 (3rd Grade)

Here you will find a range of 3rd Grade free printable Subtraction sheets.

The following sheets develop children's knowledge of their Subtraction facts up to 100.

  • learn to subtract 1s, 10s, 100s and 1000s to different numbers
  • learn their Subtraction facts to 100

Decimal Subtraction Facts (5th Grade)

Here you will find a range of 5th Grade free printable Decimal Subtraction sheets.

The following sheets develop children's understanding of place value and decimals as well as applying their Subtraction fact knowledge to work out their decimal Subtraction facts.

  • subtract numbers mentally involving tenths and hundredths.

Column Subtraction Worksheets

Column Subtraction starts properly once children reach 1st grade, and after they have a good understanding of counting and place value. At first grade, children learn to subtract with numbers up to 100.

Once they have mastered this, they can progress on to Subtracting a range of 3 digit, then 4 and 5 digit numbers together in columns.

Once they reach 4th and 5th grade, they learn to subtract together columns of numbers which include decimals up to 2 decimal places.

  • Subtraction With Regrouping Worksheet Generator

Take a look at our Subtraction Worksheet Generators.

You can create your own subtraction worksheets with your own range of numbers.

You can use numbers up to 7 digits, and also include decimals and money.

This generator will create money subtraction worksheets set out in columns.

  • Subtracting Money Worksheets (random)

Column Subtraction to 100 (1st & 2nd Grade)

Here you will find a range of 1st Grade Column Subtraction sheets which are designed to help your child master their column Subtraction.

The following sheets will help your child to:

  • subtract with numbers up to 100 in columns;
  • understand how to do column Subtraction.

3 Digit Column Subtraction (2nd Grade)

Here you will find a range of 2nd Grade Column Subtraction sheets which are designed to help your child master their column Subtraction.

  • subtract with numbers up to 1000 in columns.

Column Subtraction 4 Digits (3rd Grade)

Here you will find a range of 3rd Grade Column Subtraction sheets which are designed to help your child master their column Subtraction.

  • subtract with numbers up to 10,000 in columns.

Column Subtraction with Larger Numbers (4th & 5th Grade)

Here you will find a range of 4th Grade Column Subtraction sheets which are designed to help your child master their column Subtraction.

  • subtract with numbers up to 100,000 in columns.

Decimal Column Subtraction (4th & 5th Grade)

Here you will find a range of 4th Grade Column Subtraction sheets which are designed to help your child master their column Subtraction with money using decimals.

  • subtract money in columns involving decimals.

Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers (6th Grade)

We also have a generator for creating your own subtraction worksheets involving signed integers.

You can choose the values you want and tailor the worksheets to your needs.

  • Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers (randomly generated)

Here are some of our subtraction word problem worksheets.

The worksheets have been sorted by grade.

  • 2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
  • 3rd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (3- and 4-digits)

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Subtraction Games to help kids learn their subtraction facts.

Using these games will help your child to learn their subtraction facts, and also to develop their memory and strategic thinking skills.

Here you will find our selection of free resources such as flashcards and 100 squares to help your child to count on and back, and learn their subtraction facts.

Printable Subtraction Flashcards

Here you will find a selection of printable Subtraction Flashcards designed to help your child learn their subtraction facts.

Using flashcards is a great way to learn your math facts. They can be taken on a journey, played with in a game, or used in a spare five minutes daily until your child knows their facts off by heart.

  • learn their subtraction facts.
  • Free Math Flashcards Subtraction

Basic Math Facts 0-99 (and 1-100) Charts

On this webpage you will find our range of basic math fact charts.

There is a wide range of printable charts, including larger charts and mini charts, blank charts and partially filled charts.

Using these charts will help your child to:

  • learn their numbers up to 100;
  • understand how to count on and back in ones and tens.
  • Printable Number Charts 0-99
  • Hundred Number Charts (100 Squares)

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Free printable subtraction worksheets for kids

These free printable subtraction worksheets cover the following topics: subtracting with and without pictures, subtracting single digit numbers, subtracting double digit numbers, subtracting three digit numbers, subtracting with regrouping/borrowing, subtraction facts and fact families, subtraction strategies such as counting back, using a number line or using a subtraction chart etc.

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Free printable single-digit subtraction worksheets for 1st-Grade

Hello, parents and teachers! Are you looking for a fun and easy way to help your 1st graders practice their single-digit subtraction skills ? If so, you've come to the right place! In this resource, we'll share some 1 st Grade free printable single-digit subtraction worksheets you can use at home or in the classroom.

But first, let's talk about single-digit subtraction and why your kids need to learn it.

Boost your 1st Grader's subtraction skills with these free printable worksheets

Teaching subtraction to kids at an early stage can be difficult. But with these free printable subtraction worksheets , we hope to boost your 1 st Grader's subtraction skills by providing enjoyable activities, strategies, and models to ease the solving process.

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Free printable single-digit subtraction worksheets for 1st-Grade - subtracting 1 from 2 digit numbers worksheets

What is single-digit subtraction?

Single-digit subtraction is the process of taking away one number from another when both numbers have only one digit. For example, 5 - 3 = 2 is a single-digit subtraction problem.

Single-digit subtraction is one of the basic math skills that kids need to master to move on to more complex operations like double-digit subtraction , addition , multiplication , and division .

Why is it important for 1st graders to learn single-digit subtraction?

Learning single-digit subtraction is important for 1st graders because it helps them develop their number sense , mental math , and problem-solving skills .

Number sense is the ability to understand and work with numbers differently. Mental math is the ability to do calculations in your head without using a calculator or paper and pencil. Problem-solving skills are applying math concepts and strategies to real-world situations.

By learning single-digit subtraction , 1st graders can improve their number sense by recognizing patterns and relationships between numbers , such as how subtracting one number from another change the result. They can also improve their mental math by memorizing basic facts and using strategies like counting on or counting back . And they can improve their problem-solving skills by using single-digit subtraction to solve word problems and puzzles.

Free printable single-digit subtraction worksheets: What you need to know

Now that you know what single-digit subtraction is and why it is essential for your kids to learn it, we'll now tell you about the free printable single-digit subtraction worksheets we have for you.

These worksheets are designed to help your kids practice and reinforce their single-digit subtraction skills in a fun and engaging way. They cover two types of single-digit subtraction problems :

Subtracting 0-9 from numbers : These are the simplest type of single-digit subtraction problem , where you have to subtract a number between 0 and 9 from another number between 0 and 9 . For example;

7 - 4 = 3. These problems help your kids practice basic facts and build their confidence in subtracting.

Subtracting 1-digit from 2-digit numbers : These are a bit more challenging type of single-digit subtraction problems, where you have to subtract a number between 0 and 9 from a number between 10 and 99 . For example;

25 - 4 = 21. These problems help your kids practice their place value skills, as well as their mental math strategies.

The worksheets are divided into four levels of difficulty: easy, medium, hard, and super hard. Each level has different problems with different ranges of numbers. You can choose the level that best suits your kids' needs and abilities.

The worksheets also have cute graphics and themes, making them more appealing and fun for your kids. Some themes include animals, fruits, sports, holidays, and more.

To download the worksheets, you must click on the link below and print them out.

You can use them as homework assignments, classwork activities, or extra practice for your kids. You can also laminate them or put them in sheet protectors and use them with dry-erase markers for repeated use.

How to teach subtraction with fun and engaging activities

Subtraction is one of the basic math skills that 1st graders need to master. But it can be challenging and tedious for some kids. However, let's discover how to teach subtraction with fun and engaging activities below:

How can we make subtraction fun and engaging for them? Here are some ideas:

Use manipulatives : Manipulatives are physical objects that kids can use to represent numbers and operations.

For example, You can use counters, blocks, beads, coins, or candies to show subtraction. Have kids use the manipulatives to model subtraction problems and find the answers.

For example, If the problem is 8 - 3 = ? have kids start with 8 counters and take away 3 counters. Then have them count how many counters are left.

This way, they can see and understand what subtraction means and how it works.

Use stories : Stories are a great way to make subtraction more meaningful and relatable for kids. You can use stories from books, movies, or your imagination to create subtraction scenarios.

For example, you can say: "Anna has 10 apples. She gives 4 apples to her friend Elsa. How many apples does Anna have left?" Then have kids use manipulatives or draw pictures to solve the problem. You can also have kids make up their own stories using subtraction.

Use games : Games are another way to make subtraction fun and exciting for kids. You can use board games, card games, dice games, or online games to practice subtraction .

For example, you can play a game called "Subtraction War" with a deck of cards. To play, divide the cards evenly among two players. Each player turns over two cards and subtracts the smaller number from the larger number. The player with the larger difference wins both pairs of cards.

The game ends when one player has no cards left, or both players have the same difference. The player with more cards at the end wins the game.

How to use the worksheets to reinforce subtraction skills and concepts

The worksheets that we're sharing with you today are designed to help your 1st graders practice and reinforce their single-digit subtraction skills in a fun and easy way.

The worksheets include the following:

  • Subtraction facts : These worksheets help kids memorize the basic subtraction facts from 0 to 10 . They include horizontal and vertical formats, as well as missing number problems.
  • Subtraction word problems : These worksheets help kids apply their subtraction skills to real-world situations . They include one-step and two-step problems and problems with extra information.
  • Subtraction strategies : These worksheets help kids learn different strategies to solve subtraction problems faster and easier. They include using doubles, making ten, using fact families, and using related facts.

To use the worksheets effectively, you can follow these steps:

Choose the appropriate level of difficulty for your kids. The worksheets are labeled with stars (*) to indicate the difficulty level. One star (*) means easy, two stars (**) means medium, and three stars (***) means hard.

You can start with the easy level and gradually move on to the more challenging levels as your kids progress.

Review the concepts and skills before giving out the worksheets. You can use the activities mentioned earlier to introduce or review subtraction with your kids.

You can also use flashcards, posters, or charts to review the subtraction facts and strategies.

Give clear instructions and examples before giving out the worksheets. Before handing out the worksheets, you can model how to solve a few problems on the board or paper.

You can also explain each worksheet and what they need to do.

  • Monitor and support your kids as they work on the worksheets. You can walk around the room and check on their progress. You can also offer hints, feedback, or encouragement as needed.

Review and discuss the answers after they finish the worksheets. Kids can share their answers with a partner or the whole class.

You can also ask them to explain how they solved each problem and their strategy.

How can parents and teachers use these worksheets to support learning at home or in the classroom?

These worksheets are not only helpful in teaching subtraction in school but also for supporting learning at home or in other settings. Here are some ways that parents and teachers can use these worksheets :

  • As homework assignments : You can assign these worksheets as homework for your kids to practice subtraction at home. You can also send them home to parents who want extra practice materials for their kids.
  • As independent work : You can use these worksheets as independent work for your kids when they finish their classwork early or when they need some extra challenge.
  • As review work : You can use these worksheets as review work for your kids before a test or a quiz on subtraction.
  • As intervention work : You can use these worksheets as intervention work for your kids who are struggling with subtraction or who need some extra support.
  • As enrichment work : You can use these worksheets for your kids who are advanced in subtraction or need some extra challenge.

Tips and tricks to make subtraction easier and faster

Subtraction can be tricky for some kids, especially when they borrow or regroup from larger numbers. Here are some tips and tricks that you can teach your kids to make subtraction easier and faster :

Use mental math : Mental math is a skill that allows you to do math calculations in your head without writing anything down. It can help you save time and paper when doing subtraction problems.

To do mental math, you need to know your subtraction facts well and use strategies such as counting on , counting back , using doubles , making ten , using fact families , or using related facts .

Use estimation : Estimation is a skill that allows you to find an approximate answer without doing exact calculations. It can help you check your work or decide whether an answer is reasonable when solving subtraction problems.

To estimate, you need to round up or down the numbers in the problem and subtract them mentally or using a calculator.

Use shortcuts : Shortcuts are tricks that allow you to find an answer quickly without doing all the steps in a problem. They can help you save time and effort when doing subtraction problems.

For example, one shortcut is subtracting from left to right instead of right to left when dealing with multi-digit numbers. Another shortcut is subtracting by adding up instead of taking away when dealing with negative numbers.

Bonus: More Resources and Games for Subtraction Practice

If you're looking for more resources and games for subtraction practice , here are three awesome resources that will help your children master subtracting numbers in no time. Whether you need printable worksheets, online games, or interactive activities, I've got you covered!

  • First up, we have Math Playground subtraction games . One of the sections of Math Playground that I really like is the one for grade 1 subtraction games. There are 12 games in this section that teach students how to subtract one-digit numbers from two-digit numbers, how to use number lines and manipulatives to subtract, how to compare numbers using greater than and less than signs, and how to solve word problems involving subtraction.

Some of the games that I recommend are:

  • Ducky Race Subtraction : In this game, you have to help your duck win a race by answering subtraction questions correctly. The faster you answer, the faster your duck swims. You can choose the level of difficulty and the number range for the questions.
  • Sailboat Subtraction : In this game, you have to steer your sailboat across the ocean by solving subtraction problems. You have to avoid obstacles and collect coins along the way. You can also customize your sailboat with different colors and patterns.
  • Kitten Match : In this game, you have to match kittens with their owners by finding pairs of numbers that subtract to a given difference. You have to be quick and accurate because the kittens will run away if you make a mistake or take too long.
  • Skateboard Pups : In this game, you have to help a cute puppy skateboard through a park by answering subtraction questions. You have to collect bones and avoid obstacles as you skate. You can also change the appearance of your puppy and your skateboard.

These are just some of the games that you can find on Math Playground for grade 1 subtraction. I think they are very fun and engaging and they make learning subtraction a breeze. If you are looking for a website that can help your kids practice their math skills in a fun way, you should definitely check out Math Playground.

  • Next, we have Cool Math Games subtraction activities . These are ideal for kids who enjoy hands-on learning and exploring math concepts in creative ways. You can play with virtual manipulatives, such as blocks, coins, and counters, and use them to model subtraction problems. You can also try some puzzles, logic games, and brain teasers that will test your subtraction skills and make you think outside the box.

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  • Number Line Subtraction : Use a number line to visualize and solve subtraction problems. You can drag the frog along the number line to see how far it jumps when you subtract.
  • Treasure Diving : Dive into the ocean and collect treasure by solving subtraction problems. You can use base ten blocks to help you subtract two-digit numbers.

As you can see, there are plenty of options for learning subtraction in a fun and engaging way. I hope you'll give these resources a try and see how much your kids will enjoy them. Remember, subtraction is not only an important math skill, but also a life skill that will help you in many situations. So don't delay, start subtracting today!

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Basic Subtraction worksheets give kids a subtraction skills boost with this practice worksheet that includes both vertical and horizontal equations. Loaded with single-digit equations, students will get to learn their basic subtraction facts inside out. This worksheet is perfect for students working at the first-grade level or for older kids that would benefit from some extra skills practice.

Benefits of Basic Subtraction Worksheets

Basic subtraction worksheets are the first step in learning subtraction. Once young minds understand how to subtract single-digit numbers, it is easier for them to move up a level with double-digit subtraction and so on. However, if they cannot subtract properly, they will never be able to have a strong foundation in mathematics.

Basic subtraction worksheets help in strengthening the concept of subtraction. These worksheets incorporate basic subtraction questions such as subtracting two or more single digits. The most important use of such worksheets is that they help to clear foundation concepts of subtraction that can be used further in Mathematics.

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M athematics is a fundamental subject that shapes the way children think and analyze the world. At the primary school level, laying a strong foundation is crucial. While hands-on activities, digital tools, and interactive discussions play significant roles in learning, worksheets remain an essential tool for reinforcing concepts, practicing skills, and assessing understanding. Here’s a look at some helpful worksheets for primary school math lessons.

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For young learners, recognizing numbers and counting is the first step into the world of mathematics. Worksheets can offer:

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