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Subtraction Without Borrowing

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Subtraction Without Borrowing

Subtraction Without Borrowing

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🔢 Part 1: Vertical Subtraction Problems

Solve these subtraction problems. Remember: no borrowing needed!

1. Work out these subtraction problems:

a) 87 - 34 = _____

b) 65 - 23 = _____

c) 94 - 52 = _____

d) 78 - 46 = _____

e) 59 - 27 = _____

2. Show your working for this problem:

86 - 35 = _____

📝 Part 2: Word Problems

3. Sarah had 74 stickers. She gave 32 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left?

Answer: _______ stickers

4. A school library had 96 books. Students borrowed 45 books. How many books are still in the library?

Answer: _______ books

5. Tom collected 83 shells at the beach. He gave 41 shells to his sister. How many shells does Tom have now?

Answer: _______ shells

🎯 Part 3: Multiple Choice

6. What is 67 - 24?

43

41

53

33

7. Which subtraction problem does NOT need borrowing?

52 - 38

84 - 32

71 - 49

63 - 28

🧠 Part 4: Think and Explain

8. Look at this subtraction: 75 - 23. Explain why you don't need to borrow for this problem.
9. Check this answer by adding: If 89 - 47 = 42, then 42 + 47 should equal _____
10. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) 68 - _____ = 35

b) _____ - 24 = 53

c) 91 - 60 = _____

🎨 Part 5: Draw and Solve

11. Use the space below to draw place value blocks or a number line to show how you would solve 76 - 34:

Answer: 76 - 34 = _____

12. Circle the correct strategy for subtraction without borrowing:

Subtract ones from ones, tens from tens

Always start with the tens column

Borrow from the tens when needed

Count backwards on a number line

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