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Subtraction Word Problems

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Subtraction Word Problems

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Children solving maths problems with apples and counters

🍎 Part 1: Picture Problems (Numbers to 20)

1. There were 15 apples on the tree. 7 apples fell down. How many apples are left on the tree?

Draw or use counters to help you solve this problem:

Write your subtraction: _____ - _____ = _____

Answer: _______ apples are left on the tree.

2. Sam had 18 stickers. He gave away 9 stickers to his friends. How many stickers does Sam have left?

Draw or use counters to help you solve this problem:

Write your subtraction: _____ - _____ = _____

Answer: Sam has _______ stickers left.

🐱 Part 2: More Picture Problems

3. There were 14 cats in the park. 6 cats went home. How many cats are still in the park?

Draw or use counters to help you solve this problem:

Write your subtraction: _____ - _____ = _____

Answer: _______ cats are still in the park.

4. Mum bought 20 balloons for the party. 8 balloons popped. How many balloons are left?

Draw or use counters to help you solve this problem:

Write your subtraction: _____ - _____ = _____

Answer: _______ balloons are left.

🚗 Part 3: Choose the Right Answer

5. There were 16 cars in the car park. 5 cars drove away. How many cars are left?

11 cars

21 cars

10 cars

6. Which words mean subtraction? (Check all that apply)

take away

add

difference

how many left

plus

🎨 Part 4: Show Your Working

7. There were 12 birds on the fence. 4 birds flew away. How many birds are left on the fence?

Use the space below to draw, count, or show your working:

My answer: _______ birds are left on the fence.

8. Create your own subtraction story using the numbers 13 and 5:

Write your subtraction: _____ - _____ = _____

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