Subtraction Word Problems

Practice solving subtraction word problems for Grade 1 math.

Grade 1 Math Math Word ProblemsSubtraction Word Problems

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3 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1

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mathgrade 1subtractionword problems

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Read each word problem carefully and solve it. Show your work.

1. There were 8 birds on a branch. 3 birds flew away. How many birds are left?

2. Max had 10 cookies. He ate 4 cookies. Now Max has cookies.

3. A tree had 7 apples. 2 apples fell off. How many apples are still on the tree?

4. Sarah had 9 balloons. 5 balloons popped. How many balloons are left?

5. If you have 6 pencils and give 1 away, you have 5 pencils left.

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6. There were 5 fish in a pond. 2 fish swam away. Draw the fish that are left.

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