Math Word Problems WorksheetsGrades 1–2–3–4–5

Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets

Practice subtraction story problems featuring everyday comparisons, remaining quantities, and change scenarios.

Subtraction Word Problems

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Read each subtraction story problem carefully and compute the exact answer.

Lucas counted 41 stickers in a crate at the science classroom and took out 17 stickers. How many stickers remain in the crate?

Yuki counted 56 tennis balls in a basket at the science classroom and took out 36 tennis balls. How many tennis balls remain in the basket?

Felix counted 55 bookmarks in a bundle at the art studio and took out 31 bookmarks. How many bookmarks remain in the bundle?

Nadia counted 48 seashells in a bundle at the school library and took out 31 seashells. How many seashells remain in the bundle?

Liam counted 56 bookmarks in a tray at the town bakery and took out 29 bookmarks. How many bookmarks remain in the tray?

Lucas counted 28 pencils in a tray at the town bakery and took out 16 pencils. How many pencils remain in the tray?

Sofia counted 39 pinecones in a jar at the harvest festival and took out 22 pinecones. How many pinecones remain in the jar?

Lucas counted 28 seedlings in a tray at the school library and took out 16 seedlings. How many seedlings remain in the tray?

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