Free Printable Subtraction Worksheets
These free printable subtraction worksheets run from kindergarten take-away within 10 up to five-digit numbers in grade 5, and the answer key prints on page 2 so grading takes seconds. Unlike a fixed PDF pack, every sheet has a New problems button that builds a fresh set on the spot, so one page gives unlimited practice. Print it or save as PDF. No signup, no email, no watermark.
Subtraction worksheets by grade
Subtraction Worksheet for Kindergarten
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Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 1
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Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 2
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Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 3
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Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 4
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Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 5
Free printable PDF · with answers
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Subtraction by type
| Type | What is on the sheet | Worksheet |
|---|---|---|
| Subtraction within 10 | Numbers 1 to 10, no regrouping needed | Kindergarten |
| Subtraction within 20 | Numbers 1 to 20 | Grade 1 |
| 2-digit subtraction | Numbers to 100, regrouping included | Grade 2 |
| 3-digit subtraction | Numbers to 1,000 | Grade 3 |
| 4-digit subtraction | Numbers to 10,000 | Grade 4 |
| Large-number subtraction | Numbers to 100,000 | Grade 5 |
Problems are laid out horizontally, one per line with a blank for the answer, which suits fact fluency and timed drills. If you need tall column layouts for teaching the borrowing algorithm, rule those into a notebook and use these sheets for the practice that follows.
How to use these worksheets
Pick the level your child is actually working at rather than their school year. A grade 3 student who still hesitates on borrowing gets far more from the grade 2 sheet than from a harder one they cannot finish.
Print the sheet, set a ten-minute timer, then check against the answer key on page 2. If more than three come out wrong, press New problems and repeat the same level tomorrow instead of moving up. Teachers can generate a second set for retakes so no two students hand in identical papers.
Frequently asked questions
Are these subtraction worksheets free to print?
Yes. Every sheet is free to print or save as a PDF, with the full answer key on page 2. No signup, no email, no watermark.
What grades do these subtraction worksheets cover?
Kindergarten and grade 1 stay within 10 and 20. Grade 2 works to 100, grade 3 to 1,000, grade 4 to 10,000, and grade 5 to 100,000.
Do the worksheets include borrowing and regrouping?
Yes, from grade 2 upward, where problems like 83 minus 56 need regrouping. Kindergarten and grade 1 stay small so children can subtract without it.
Can I get a different set of problems on the same sheet?
Yes. Press the New problems button on any worksheet and a fresh set is generated instantly, answer key included, so you can print as many versions as you need.
Will any answer come out negative?
No. The larger number is always placed first, so every answer is zero or positive. Students at this level are not expected to meet negative numbers yet.
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