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These subtraction worksheets focus on numbers up to four digits and include word problems, calculations involving decomposition, and using subtraction as an inverse operation to check addition. Activities help children strengthen their understanding of place value and help to develop efficient strategies.

Subtraction Word Problems, up to 3-Digits

This worksheet has subtraction problems which lend themselves to three-digit columnar format.
Subtraction Word Problems involving Measures

This subtraction worksheet focuses mainly on word problems involving grams. The calculations are either 3-digit numbers minus 2 or 3 digit numbers.

Subtract Two 3-Digit Numbers, with Decomposition

A worksheet with column subtraction calculations involving two 3-digit numbers, all of which require decomposition.

Subtract Two 4-Digit Numbers, without Decomposition

This worksheet focuses on column subtraction of two 4-digit numbers without any decomposition (regrouping).
Inverse Operations, Four-Digit Numbers

A worksheet aimed at helping students to understand that addition calculations can be checked by subtraction.
Subtract Two 4-Digit Numbers, with Decomposition

This worksheet focuses on column subtraction of two 4-digit numbers all calculations requiring decomposition.
Inverse Operations, up to 3-Digit Numbers

A worksheet aimed at helping students to understand that addition calculations can be checked by subtraction.
3-Digit Addition and Subtraction Problems

A maths worksheet with mixed addition and subtraction word problems featuring different units.
4-Digit Addition and Subtraction Problems

A maths worksheet with addition and subtraction word problems with 4-digits featuring different units.
Two-Step Word Problems, Three-Digit Numbers

Three printable maths worksheets with two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of 3-digit numbers.
Two-Step Word Problems, 4-Digit Numbers

Two maths worksheets with two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of 4-digit numbers.
Mixed Addition and Subtraction, up to 4-Digit Numbers

This worksheet has mixed addition and subtraction questions, some of which are designed to be worked out mentally.
Calculating Change, Mixed Units

This money worksheet involves calculating change from given amounts, for individually priced toys.
Finding and Drawing Change, Mixed Units

A money worksheet where students need to find and then draw the change for individual toys, from amounts up to £10.