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Subtraction within 5 - Worksheet 8 - Kindergarten

Hard

Subtract numbers within 5 (Hard)

15 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: subtraction, counting

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for Kindergarten students practicing subtraction within 5. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Subtraction to 5 introduces the concept of "taking away." These foundational facts prepare children for more complex subtraction.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: 5 − 3 = ___
Solution Steps:
  1. Start at 5.
  2. Count back 3: 4, 3, 2.
  3. 5 − 3 = 2.
Answer: 2
Tip: Counting back works great for subtraction — start at the bigger number and count down.
1
4 - 4 =
2
5 - 2 =
3
5 - 4 =
4
5 - 3 =
5
5 - 5 =
6
4 - 4 =
7
4 - 2 =
8
4 - 2 =
9
4 - 2 =
10
5 - 3 =
11
4 - 4 =
12
4 - 2 =
13
4 - 2 =
14
4 - 3 =
15
5 - 2 =

Answer Key

1. 02. 33. 14. 25. 06. 07. 28. 29. 210. 211. 012. 213. 214. 115. 3

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