Subtraction Word Problems
A free printable subtraction word problems worksheet with an answer key. Read each story, write the number sentence and solve it. Perfect for 2nd 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 2
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable subtraction word problems worksheet with an answer key. Read each story, write the number sentence and solve it. It fits second grade, around ages 7 to 8. Count back on your fingers or the number line for the hardest facts.
On this sheet
A book has 56 pages. Leo has read 10 pages. How many pages are left to read? Priya is 30 centimeters tall and Ava is 6 centimeters tall. How much taller is Priya? Max saved $59. A board game costs $18. How much money will Max have left after buying it? A store had 80 balloons. It sold 11 of them. How many balloons are left? Zoe had 46 stickers and gave 5 to Ivy. How many stickers does Zoe have left? The class needs 54 cupcakes for a party.
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.
- Check each answer by adding it back to the number taken away.
- 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.
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