Subtracting Printable primary worksheets

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Subtracting 5-digit numbers in columns

Subtracting 5-digit numbers in columns

Subtracting 5-digit numbers in columnsThis worksheet is designed for Year 6 students to practise and enhance their skills in 5-digit column subtraction. The worksheet consists of 12 problems, each involving the subtraction of one 5-digit number from another. These problems are crafted to challenge students and reinforce their understanding of subtraction with larger numbers.

Age: 10 - 11
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Subtracting 6-digit numbers in columns

Subtracting 6-digit numbers in columns

Subtracting 6-digit numbers in columnsThis year 6 maths resource provides structured and engaging practice, allowing students to confidently tackle the subtraction of 6-digit numbers with two addends. Strengthen proficiency in the column subtraction method, a crucial skill for advanced mathematical concepts. Ideal for in-class practice sessions, homework assignments, or revision to reinforce subtraction skills.

Age: 10 - 11
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Subtracting fractions (same denominator)

Subtracting fractions (same denominator)

Subtracting fractionsLet's work out 3/5 - 2/5. We subtract the second numerator (2) from the first numerator (3) and keep the denominator (5) the same.3/5  -  2/5  =  1/5 Students solve each of these subtraction problems by subtracting the second numerator from the first numerator and keeping the denominator the same. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting hundreds from a 3-digit number

Subtracting hundreds from a 3-digit number

Subtracting hundreds from a 3-digit number activityWith this subtraction worksheet, your year 3 pupils will learn how to mentally subtract tens from a 3-digit number. Use this handy activity to help you teach the Year 3 Maths topic of Subtracting tens from a 3-digit number. This maths resource contains 20 questions and will encourage your little ones to exercise their brains! An answer sheet is included for quick marking. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting tens from a 3-digit number

Subtracting tens from a 3-digit number

Subtracting tens from a 3-digit number activityWith this subtraction worksheet, children will learn how to mentally subtract tens from a 3-digit number. Use this handy activity to help you teach the Year 3 Maths topic of Subtracting tens from a 3-digit number. This maths resource contains 20 questions and will encourage your young mathematicians to exercise their brains! An answer sheet is included for quick marking. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting ones from a 3-digit number

Subtracting ones from a 3-digit number

Subtracting ones from a 3-digit numberThis subtracting ones from a 3-digit number activity is a great way to see your child's progress. This handy worksheet contains 20 questions for children to answer and can be used to reinforce the teaching of subtraction. There is also an answer sheet included for quick marking.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting fractions

Subtracting fractions

This level 2 worksheet asks students to find the sum and write their answer in its simplest form.

Age: 10 - 11
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Subtracting fractions

Subtracting fractions

This level 2 worksheet asks students to find the sum and write their answer in its simplest form.

Age: 10 - 11
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Subtracting fractions

Subtracting fractions

This level 1 worksheet asks students to find the sum and write their answer in its simplest form.

Age: 10 - 11
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Subtracting fractions (same denominator)

Subtracting fractions (same denominator)

This maths worksheet asks students to find the difference by subtracting the fractions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting whole hundreds from 4-digit numbers

Subtracting whole hundreds from 4-digit numbers

Children work out the subtraction sums without writing them down or using a calculator. They subtract whole hundreds from 4-digit numbers. There are 20 sums for children to complete.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting whole hundreds

Subtracting whole hundreds

Children work out the subtraction sums without the use of a calculator. They subtract whole hundreds from other whole hundreds numbers. There are 20 sums for children to complete.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting whole tens

Subtracting whole tens

Children work out the subtraction sums without the use of a calculator. They subtract whole tens from other whole tens numbers. There are 20 sums for children to complete.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting whole tens from 3-digit numbers

Subtracting whole tens from 3-digit numbers

Children work out the subtraction sums without the use of a calculator. They subtract whole tens from 3-digit numbers. There are 20 sums for children to complete.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting from whole hundreds

Subtracting from whole hundreds

Children work out the subtraction sums without the use of a calculator. They subtract 2-digit numbers (10-99) from whole hundreds. There are 20 sums for children to complete.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subtracting 2-digit numbers

Subtracting 2-digit numbers

Students work out the subtraction sums in their head without writing them down or using a calculator. This resource includes 20 subtraction sums with two 2-digit numbers.

Age: 9 - 10
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Adding and subtracting 10

Adding and subtracting 10

A key stage one worksheet on addition and subtraction of ten. The sums have been set out both vertically and horizontally so that both methods can be learn t.

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding and subtracting 10

Adding and subtracting 10

A year one primary resource on the addition and subtraction of ten. This worksheet has sums set out both vertically and horizontally.

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding and subtracting 10

Adding and subtracting 10

A year one worksheet on addition and subtraction of ten. The sums have been set out both vertically and horizontally.

Age: 5 - 6
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Subtracting vertically

Subtracting vertically

This year 3 maths worksheet covers vertical subtraction using hundreds, tens and units.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting vertically

Subtracting vertically

This year 3 maths resource covers vertical subtraction using hundreds, tens and units.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting vertically

Subtracting vertically

This primary maths worksheet covers vertical subtraction using hundreds, tens and units.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting horizontally

Subtracting horizontally

These KS2 subtraction worksheet is made up of horizontal subtraction questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting horizontally

Subtracting horizontally

This year 3 worksheet is on horizontal subtraction.The child should work through the worksheet until completed.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting horizontally

Subtracting horizontally

These basic KS2 subtraction worksheet is made up of horizontal subtraction questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting 8 and 12

Subtracting 8 and 12

This primary resource for year 3 helps the child find an easier solution to subtracting the numbers 8 and 12. This method could be used for other numbers.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting 9 and 11

Subtracting 9 and 11

This primary resource for year 3 helps the child find an easier solution to subtracting the numbers 9 and 11. This method could be used for other numbers.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting 9 and 11

Subtracting 9 and 11

This primary resource for year 3 helps the child find an easier solution to subtracting the numbers 9 and 11. This method could be used for other numbers.

Age: 7 - 8
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Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Children are asked to work out what number on the 100 x 100 square should replace each letter.

Age: 7 - 8
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Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Children are asked to work out what number on the 100 x 100 square should replace each letter.

Age: 7 - 8
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Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

Students fill in the addition and subtraction grids and then work out how which number should replace each letter on the 100 x 100 number square.

Age: 7 - 8
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Horizontal Subtraction - Subtracting by 9

Horizontal Subtraction - Subtracting by 9

This basic maths worksheet for year 3 was created to help kids practise subtracting 9 with horizontal subtraction questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Multiplying and subtracting

Multiplying and subtracting

A year 3 maths resource on multiplication and subtraction - Don't forget to do the sums in brackets first.

Age: 7 - 8
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Subtracting decimals

Subtracting decimals

Year 4 Maths: Subtracting decimals - This worksheet includes horizontal subtraction of simple decimal numbers. (16 questions)

Age: 8 - 9
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