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Subtraction Word Problems - Worksheet 9 - 1st Grade

Hard

Solve real-world subtraction problems (Hard)

12 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: subtraction, reading comprehension, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing subtraction word problems. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Subtraction word problems teach children to apply math to everyday situations, building both reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Tom has 15 cards. He gives 4 to Sam and 3 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
Solution Steps:
  1. Tom gives away cards twice — subtract both amounts.
  2. First: 15 − 4 = 11.
  3. Then: 11 − 3 = 8.
  4. Tom has 8 cards left.
Answer: 8
Tip: For two-step problems, solve one step at a time. Write down your intermediate answer!
1
Tom has 12 cards. He gives 4 to Sam and 1 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
2
Tom has 10 cards. He gives 3 to Sam and 2 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
3
Jake has 8 marbles. He has 3 more than Mia. How many does Mia have?
4
Tom has 13 cards. He gives 6 to Sam and 2 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
5
Tom has 10 cards. He gives 8 to Sam and 1 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
6
Tom has 18 cards. He gives 3 to Sam and 13 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
7
Tom has 11 cards. He gives 4 to Sam and 6 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
8
Tom has 12 cards. He gives 4 to Sam and 2 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
9
Tom has 13 cards. He gives 7 to Sam and 3 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
10
Tom has 17 cards. He gives 4 to Sam and 2 to Lily. How many does Tom have left?
11
Jake has 16 marbles. He has 14 more than Mia. How many does Mia have?
12
Jake has 10 marbles. He has 8 more than Mia. How many does Mia have?

Answer Key

1. 72. 53. 54. 55. 16. 27. 18. 69. 310. 1111. 212. 2

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