Subtraction Worksheets - Basic Facts

Basic Subtraction Worksheets

The worksheets and games on this page teach basic subtraction concepts with single-digit answers.

For two and three-digit subtraction, please try this link: Subtraction Worksheets (Advanced).



Games & Flashcards

Subtraction Matching Game (Basic Facts) Free

Match each subtraction with with the answer in this fun card game.

Subtraction Facts Bingo (Basic Facts) Member

Your kids can practice basic facts by playing this fun bingo game!

Subtraction Flash Cards Free

A complete set of basic subtraction flashcards up to 18 - 9.

Subtraction Worksheets

Subtraction Facts - Pictures Member

Use the animal pictures to help you solve basic subtraction facts.

Basic Subtraction - Counters Member

Use the pictures of counters to help you solve the basic subtraction problems.

Basic Subtraction - Counters 2 Member

Slightly harder  basic subtraction problems with counters.

Number Line Subtraction Member

Determine which subtraction problems are being shown by the each number line.

Number Line Subtraction 2 Member

Use the number line to determine the missing number in each subtraction fact.

Number Line Subtraction 3 Member

Use the number lines to determine the missing quantity in each subtraction fact.  Use the "count back" technique.

Number Line Subtraction 4 Member

Students use the number line to help them subtract.

Number Line Subtraction-Addition Mix Member

Use the number line to add or subtract.

Speed Subtraction Basic Facts (0 - 9) Member

Answer the 50 Basic Subtraction Facts as quickly as possible.

Mystery Pictures

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Parrot Member

Solve the subtraction problems and color-by-number to reveal a picture of a colorful parrot.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Rooster Member

Solve the basic subtraction problems and color-by-number to reveal a picture of a flower and two butterflies.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Hot Air Balloon Member

A colorful hot air balloon will be revealed when you answer the math facts and color according to the key.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Fish Member

Write the answers to the subtraction problems, then color the mystery picture of a clownfish.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Castle Member

Write the answers to the subtraction facts and color the royal castle.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Rocket Member

Subtraction fact blast off!  Solve the facts and color the rocket.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Dog Member

Find the differences and color the dog picture according to the color code.

Subtraction Mystery Picture - Butterflies Member

Solve the basic subtraction problems and color-by-number to reveal a picture of a flower and two butterflies.

Subtraction: Sailboat (7s Only) Member

When they solve and color the picture, students will see a colorful sailboat.

Mystery Picture - Beach Ball (9s Only) Member

Color the beach ball, shovel, and bucket after solving the subtraction problems.  Each problem requires students to subtract 9.

Related Pages on Super Teacher Worksheets

Subtraction Worksheets (Advanced)

Worksheets for two, three, and four-digit subtraction with and without regrouping

Basic Addition Worksheets

Worksheets cover basic addition facts with addends up to 9.

In-Out Boxes

Worksheets with simple and advanced input-output boxes

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