Multi-Digit Subtraction - Worksheet 1 - 3rd Grade

Easy

Practice multi-digit subtraction with printable questions and separate worked answer keys.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

20 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: subtraction, regrouping

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 20 problems designed for 3rd Grade students practicing multi-digit subtraction. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.

  • Practice multi-digit subtraction with printable questions and separate worked answer keys.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Calculate 762 − 463.
Solution Steps:
  1. Align ones, tens and hundreds; work from right to left.
  2. 762 − 463 = 299.
Answer: 299
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Calculate 432 − 312.
2
Calculate 734 − 553.
3
Calculate 432 − 145.
4
Calculate 797 − 600.
5
Calculate 675 − 114.
6
Calculate 480 − 325.
7
Calculate 853 − 631.
8
Calculate 982 − 311.
9
Calculate 874 − 394.
10
Calculate 714 − 578.
11
Calculate 294 − 194.
12
Calculate 386 − 163.
13
Calculate 736 − 216.
14
Calculate 624 − 441.
15
Calculate 775 − 336.
16
Calculate 937 − 259.
17
Calculate 984 − 400.
18
Calculate 593 − 449.
19
Calculate 994 − 519.
20
Calculate 887 − 740.

Answer Key

1. 1202. 1813. 2874. 1975. 5616. 1557. 2228. 6719. 48010. 13611. 10012. 22313. 52014. 18315. 43916. 67817. 58418. 14419. 47520. 147

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What skills does this addition and subtraction worksheet cover?

This worksheet focuses on subtraction, regrouping. It is designed for 3rd Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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This worksheet contains 20 problems. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. An answer key with all solutions is included so parents and teachers can check work quickly.