Practice Subtraction in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
Finding the difference between two numbers by removing one quantity from another, or measuring the gap between them.
If you have 5 cookies and eat 2, how many are left? You take away to find out.
Example 1
easyThere are 7 cookies on a plate. You eat 3 cookies. How many cookies are left? Use \(a - b = c\).
Example 2
mediumA jar has 12 marbles. A child takes out 5 marbles. How many marbles remain in the jar?
Example 3
easyWhat is \(9 - 4\)?
Example 4
mediumThere are 15 birds on a fence. 6 birds fly away. How many birds are still on the fence?