3rd Grade Addition and Subtraction Worksheets

Subtraction Worksheets

This is a collection of all our subtraction worksheets. Save tons of time using this packet. It's great for homework, math centers, and sub-plans, and general practice. 

What You'll Get

You'll receive several printable files. These are 2-page files with answer keys. They are organized into folders for easy access. Just pick a worksheet, print and you're ready to go. 

There are 11 types in all. Each exam type is further grouped by the number of digits of the subtrahend/minuend. There are 15 worksheets in each group. In all, you got hundreds of worksheets for choose from.

  • 1 digit - 1 digit – Ideal for mental math
  • 2 digit - 1 digits – Ideal for mental math
  • 2 digits - 2 digits 
  • 3 digits - 2 digits 
  • 3 digits - 3 digits 
  • 4 digits - 3 digits 
  • 4 digits - 4 digits

1. Subtract the numbers

The numbers are aligned vertically, so students would perform subtraction directly on the worksheet.

2. Find the Difference

Subtract the numbers and write their difference on the box provided. Students may need to use a separate (scratch) paper to perform subtraction.

3. Subtract the Numbers, Show solution

Students are required to rewrite and align the numbers, and then perform subtraction.

4. Color the correct answer (2 choices)

Subtract the numbers, and then color the box of the correct answer.

5. Color the correct answer (3 choices)

Subtract the numbers. Color the box of the correct answer (from three choices)

6. Choose the Correct Answer from a List

Subtract the numbers and choose the answer from the box. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

7. Match two Columns

Match the numbers on the left column to the difference on the right column. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

8. Find the Missing Minuend or Subtrahend

The equation has missing minuend or subtrahend. Students are to fill in the blanks to complete the equation.

9. Find the Missing Minuend, Subtrahend or Difference

The equation has missing minuend, subtrahend or difference. Students would need to fill in the blanks to complete the equation.

10. Subtracting 3 Numbers, Show Solution

Students need to rewrite and align the three numbers, and then perform subtraction.

11. Subtract 3 numbers, 2 answers

Students would need to subtract the first two numbers, and then subtract the result to the third number.

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