Written Subtraction

Developing the use of the formal methods of subtraction.

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Preview of worksheet Written subtraction with squared paper (5-digit)

Written subtraction with squared paper (5-digit)

Written subtraction with squared paper (5-digit)

The formal written method of subtraction with 5-digit numbers, using squared paper.

Preview of worksheet Subtract from millions

Subtract from millions

Subtract from millions

Tricky subtraction from numbers in the millions. Lots of zeros to watch out for.

Preview of worksheet Written subtraction crossing the hundreds boundary

Written subtraction crossing the hundreds boundary

Written subtraction crossing the hundreds boundary

Be careful with these subtraction questions when setting them out on paper.

Preview of worksheet Subtracting more than 4-digit numbers

Subtracting more than 4-digit numbers

Subtracting more than 4-digit numbers

More written subtraction of large numbers.

Preview of worksheet Subtraction: missing digits (2)

Subtraction: missing digits (2)

Subtraction: missing digits (2)

More work on missing digits, using 4-digit numbers.

Preview of worksheet Missing digits: 5-digit subtraction

Missing digits: 5-digit subtraction

Missing digits: 5-digit subtraction

Write the missing digits to make the subtractions correct.

Preview of worksheet Written subtraction with squared paper (money)

Written subtraction with squared paper (money)

Written subtraction with squared paper (money)

The formal written method of subtraction using 5-digit numbers (money and decimals).

Preview of worksheet Written subtraction crossing the tens boundary

Written subtraction crossing the tens boundary

Written subtraction crossing the tens boundary

Pencil and paper method for subtracting crossing the tens boundary.

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