Printable Subtraction - Subtracting Worksheets

Subtraction Worksheets (Advanced)

Skills include subtraction without borrowing, subtraction with borrowing, subtracting across zero, subtracting money, and more.

For basic subtraction facts, try this link: Subtraction Worksheets (Basic Facts).



2-Digit Subtraction
(No Borrowing)

Subtraction Worksheet (2-Digits / No Regrouping) Free

The two-digit subtraction problems on this worksheet do NOT require students to borrow/regroup.

Subtraction Practice (2-Digits /  No Regrouping) Free

Double-digit subtraction problems that do NOT require borrowing.

Graph Paper Subtraction (2-Digits / No Regrouping) member

Simple 2-digit subtraction problems that don't require borrowing.

2-Digit Subtraction
(Borrowing)

Subtraction Practice (2-Digits /  Regrouping) member

Double-digit subtraction problems that do require borrowing.

Subtraction: 2-Digits member

Subtract the two-digit numbers to find the differences. Most problems require regrouping (borrowing). The word problems and picture features a box of colorful crayons.

Doggie Subtraction (2-digits / Regrouping) member

A cute doggie-themed subtraction practice page with double digit numbers

2-Digit Subtraction with Place Value Blocks member

This worksheet will help students use place value blocks (base 10 blocks) to practice subtraction with borrowing.

Graph Paper Subtraction (2-Digits / Regrouping) member

A dozen 2-digit subtraction problems that require borrowing from the tens column.

Monster Math Subtraction (2-Digits / Regrouping) member

Monster-themed page with 2-digit subtraction problems that require students to regroup.

Subtraction Arrows (2-Digits / Regrouping) member

Subtraction arrow chain problems; 2-digits minus 1-digit; Regrouping

3-Digit Subtraction

Subtraction Practice (3-Digits/ Regrouping) Free

Practice subtracting 3-digit numbers with borrowing / regrouping.

Subtraction: 3-Digits member

Subtract the three-digit numbers to find the differences. All problems require some borrowing. There are also two word problems.

Subtraction Worksheet (3-digits / Regrouping) member

Practice 3-digit Subtracting with borrowing / regrouping.  Check by adding.

Subtraction Bingo  (3-digits / Regrouping) member

Solve the subtraction problems and color the answers on the bingo boards.  Can you get a bingo?

Subtract and Color: Castle member

Color the picture of the knight, dragon, and castle. Then solve the subtraction problems.

3-Digit Subtraction with Place Value Blocks member

Use base 10 blocks (place value blocks) to solve the subtraction problems on this worksheet.

Dragon Subtraction (3-digits / Regrouping) member

This subtraction worksheet has pictures of cute dragons.  3-digits with borrowing.

Crab Subtraction Picture ( 3-Digit / Regrouping) member

Subtraction problems with 3-digit quantities; Requires borrowing; Crab pictures

Graph Paper Subtraction (3-digits / Regrouping) member

Subtracting on graph paper gives kids plenty of room to write their numbers and illustrates place value

Graph Paper Subtraction Across Zero member

Graph paper subtraction will ensure kids can line up their place value columns perfectly.

More Subtraction Word Problems (2 & 3 digits) member

Subtraction story problems that involve borrowing.  (2 and 3-digit numbers)

Subtraction (3 digits - 2 digits) member

Rewrite each problem vertically, then solve.  Students required to "line up the digits" correctly.

Subtraction (3 digits - 2 digits)  - Sled Picture Puzzle member

Solve the 2-digit numbers from the 3-digit numbers.  Then attach the puzzle pieces in the correct positions.  Picture shows two kids sledding down a hill.

Subtraction Across Zero Worksheet member

Practice 3-digit Subtracting problems that require borrowing across zero

4-Digit Subtraction

4-Digit Subtraction Free

Solve the four-digit subtraction problems to find the differences. (example 46,397 - 2,976)

4-Digit Subtraction - Across Zero member

Solve the subtraction problems to find the differences.  Requires subtraction across zero with 4-digit numbers. (example 4,000 - 1,374)

Grid Puzzle Subtraction - Across Zero member

Use the grid puzzle to solve the subtraction problems; 4-digit subtraction with zeros. (example 3,400 - 454)

4-Digit Subtraction Crossword member

Find the differences to the subtraction problems to complete the math crossword.

4-Digit: Astronaut Picture Puzzle member

Solve the 4-digit minus 3-digit subtraction problems. Glue the answers on the grid to see an astronaut picture.

Money Subtraction

Money Subtraction Across Zero: Toy Shop Free

Subtract money amounts to find change.  (example: $5.00 - 4.79)

Money Subtraction Across Zero: Toy Shop (Harder) member

Multiple-step problems require students to add up the cost of products, then subtract to find change.

Michael's Birthday Money (Mini-Book) member

Michael receives $9.99 for his 9th birthday.  Subtract each time Michael spends money to show how much is left.

Subtracting Money (No Zeros) member

Subtract the money amounts; Requires regrouping, but does not subtract across zero

Snowmen Subtraction Picture (Money) member

Subtraction problems with money amounts; Winter snowmen pictures

Graph Paper Subtraction: Money member

Subtracting money on grid paper.  One digit per box ensures kids line up numbers correctly.  (example: $9.26 - 2.88)

Graph Paper Subtraction: Money Across Zero member

Subtracting money with zero on graph paper.  One digit per box will help kids line up columns.  (example: $9.00 - 3.48)

Subtracting Money (Across Zero) member

Subtract the money amounts on this page.  Includes word problems and standard problems.

Subtraction Word Problems 2: Making Change member

Subtract what each person buys from the amount they give the cashier.  Requires subtraction across zero.

More Subtraction

Subtraction Mixed Review member

Mixture of different types of subtraction problems, including a couple of word problems.  (3 and 4-digit) 

Missing Addends member

Subtract to find the missing addends  (example: 71 + __ = 143)

Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction member

Students must determine whether they need to add or subtract to solve each problem.

Word Problems: Winter Addition and Subtraction member

Students must determine whether they need to add or subtract to solve each problem.

See Also:

Subtraction Worksheets (Basic Facts)

Worksheets for teaching more basic subtraction concepts.

Word Problems

Lots of Math Word Problems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Addition Worksheets

Addition skills include basic facts, addition with regrouping, word problems

SMART Board Lessons

We have several subtraction lessons that can be used with SMART Board Notebook.

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