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Subtraction Word Problems

Generate free printable subtraction word problems. Real-world story problems for subtraction practice.

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Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet

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1.

A parking lot has 17 cars. 3 cars drive away. How many cars remain?

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Liam has 21 stickers. She gives away 20. How many stickers does she have left?

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Noah has 46 stickers. He gives away 7. How many stickers does she have left?

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Olivia has 21 stickers. She gives away 17. How many stickers does she have left?

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There are 32 cookies on a plate. 29 cookies are eaten. How many cookies are left?

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There are 17 cookies on a plate. 8 cookies are eaten. How many cookies are left?

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7.

The library has 23 books. 6 books are checked out. How many books are still in the library?

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8.

A parking lot has 14 cars. 14 cars drive away. How many cars remain?

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A parking lot has 43 cars. 25 cars drive away. How many cars remain?

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Emma has 40 stickers. He gives away 38. How many stickers does he have left?

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