Subtraction Word Problems With Bigger Numbers
A free printable subtraction word problems with bigger numbers worksheet with an answer key. Read each story carefully, then subtract. Perfect for 3rd grade subtraction practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 3
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable subtraction word problems with bigger numbers worksheet with an answer key. Read each story carefully, then subtract. Third graders can use it for practice, review or a quick check before a test. Check each answer by adding it back to the number taken away.
On this sheet
The class needs 582 cupcakes for a party. They have baked 250. How many more cupcakes do they need? A parking lot has 375 spaces. 248 cars are parked there. How many spaces are empty? Ivy had 425 stickers and gave 198 to Priya. How many stickers does Ivy have left? Ella saved $867. A board game costs $108. How much money will Ella have left after buying it? A jar held 500 jelly beans. Ella ate 128 of them.
Tips for using it
- Underline the question and circle the numbers before solving.
- Draw a quick picture of each story before writing the number sentence.
- Count back on your fingers or the number line for the hardest facts.
- Think addition: 12 - 7 asks what you add to 7 to make 12.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
