Subtraction worksheets
Free worksheets: Subtraction, KS2
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Money word problems: Subtraction
Work out the answers to these money word problems by using subtraction
Partitioning numbers to subtract
When solving problems using a number line your child will learn to partition the number and count back. This worksheet explains the technique and offers some subtraction problems for your child to practise on.
Solving two-step word problems
Can you solve these problems? Jot down the numbers you need to use on the notebooks. Think about the steps needed to work out these problems and jot numbers down as you go along. Ask a parent if you need help finding one half and one fifth of a number.
Solving subtraction money problems
Number sentences involving different amounts of money, which children need to use the column method to subtract.
Adding and subtracting fractions worksheet
Can you add and subtract fractions? See if you can work out the answers to these calculations in this teacher-created maths worksheet...
Add and subtract numbers game
This maths problem will help your child to practise adding and subtracting numbers mentally.
Adding and subtracting numbers under 10
This printable download will help your child to practise number bonds to 10 and working with the number system. It is suitable for children at Year 1 level and a parent or carer can supervise.
Mark number sentences
This worksheet requires children to use their knowledge of calculation and number symbols in order to work out which number sentences are correct.
Subtract two-digit numbers
A sorting activity for children to practise subtracting two-digit numbers in order to find out whether a number sentence is correct or not.
Two-digit subtraction practice
A cutting out and sorting activity to help children practise subtracting two-digit numbers.
Subtraction story problems
A worksheet giving word problems involving subtraction with space for working out and answers.
Subtraction to 20
This worksheet consists of subtraction number sentences with a snake number line to help with working out.
Partitioning numbers to subtract
When solving problems using a number line your child will learn to partition the number and count back. This worksheet explains the technique and offers some subtraction problems for your child to practise on.
The subtraction column method explained
The column method makes subtracting large numbers easy. Revise borrowing and place value and practise the calculation with this worksheet. How fast can your child complete the sums correctly?
Borrowing and decimal subtractions
Subtracting decimal numbers means using place value skills and borrowing - and remembering to put the decimal point in the right place! This revision worksheet will help your child practise subtracting large numbers correctly.
Subtraction: counting back in hops
Help your child solve subtraction problems (up to 20) with the help of number lines and counting back in 'hops', the techniques they'll be learning at school.
Simple subtraction story problem
This worksheet encourages your child to think about subtracting one from ten with the use of pictures.
The Parents' Guide to subtraction
Number lines, the counting on method and 'borrowing' numbers are all covered in our guide to subtraction, a complete overview of what your child will be taught about 'taking away' numbers at school.
Using the subtraction column method
This worksheet helps your child to subtract decimal numbers using the column method, practising setting out the calculations correctly.
Subtracting decimal numbers
This worksheet gives children the opportunity to practise subtracting decimal numbers using the column method.
Solving subtraction money problems
Number sentences involving different amounts of money, which children need to use the column method to subtract.
Number square to 100
In KS1 maths your child will learn to calculate using a number square to 100. Print out our teacher-created versions (plain, jungle-themed and very colourful!) to help them practise addition and subtraction at home.