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Year 5 Subtraction Practice

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Year 5 Subtraction Practice

Year 5 Subtraction Practice

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📊 Part 1: Vertical Subtraction

Instructions: Use the boxes below to work out each subtraction problem using vertical subtraction method.

1. 984 - 321 = _______
2. 7,563 - 2,847 = _______
3. 5,204 - 1,678 = _______
4. 8,000 - 3,456 = _______

🔢 Part 2: More Subtraction Practice

5. 6,742 - 4,285 = _______
6. 9,103 - 5,967 = _______
7. 4,500 - 2,738 = _______
8. 7,821 - 3,594 = _______

📝 Part 3: Quick Calculations

9. 856 - 429 = _______
10. 3,672 - 1,845 = _______

📖 Part 4: Word Problems

Instructions: Read each problem carefully, show your working, and write your answer with the correct units.

11. The Auckland Zoo had 8,456 visitors on Saturday. On Sunday, they had 5,789 visitors. How many more visitors did they have on Saturday than Sunday?

Answer: _________________ more visitors

12. A school in Wellington is fundraising for new playground equipment. Their goal is to raise $9,500. So far, they have raised $6,847. How much more money do they need to reach their goal?

Answer: $_________________ more needed

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