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1st Grade Word Problems on Subtraction

In 1st grade word problems on subtraction students can practice the questions on word problems based on subtraction. This exercise sheet on subtraction can be practiced by the students to get more ideas to solve the worksheet on word problems on subtraction.

1. Kerry has 9 balloons. She gives 6 balloons to Rebecca. How many balloons will be left with Kerry?

2. There are 7 ducks in a pond. 2 of them move away. How many ducks are left in the pond?

3. Mack bought 9 eggs 3 of them are spoiled. How many good eggs are left with him?

4. Shelly had 9 balls. 6 of them lost. How many balls does Shelly have now?

5. Mary has 8 mangoes. Mary gives 2 mangoes to her brother. How many mangoes are left with Mary?

6. There were 19 fish in the fish tank. Tara took 6 fish and put them in a separate tank. How many fish are left in the tank?

7. The shopkeeper opened one box of 24 crayons. He found 6 crayons were broken. How many crayons were not broken?

8. The postman has 69 letters in his bag. He gives away 31 letters. How many letters are left in his bag?

9. There were 96 new cars ready in a showroom for delivery. 36 customers took the delivery of cars on Saturday. How many cars are left in the showroom?

10. In a toy shop there were 54 teddy bears. The shopkeeper sold 16 teddy bears in a week. How many teddy bears were left with the shopkeeper?

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Subtracting single digit numbers

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1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 20

Welcome to our 1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems. Here you will find a wide range of mixed addition and subtraction worksheets, which will help your child practice solving a range of addition and subtraction word problems using numbers up to 20.

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1st Grade Addition and Subtraction

Word problems up to 20.

Each sheet consists of a set of 5 or 6 mixed addition and subtraction word problems with numbers up to 20.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method is preferred.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• recognise addition and subtraction word problems;
• add and subtract with numbers up to 10, 15 or 20.
• recognise the language used for addition and subtraction;

1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 10

• Addition Subtraction Word Problem to 10 Sheet 1
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1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 15

• Addition Subtraction Word Problem to 15 Sheet 1
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First Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 20

• Addition Subtraction Word Problem to 20 Sheet 1
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Looking for some easier worksheets?

Take a look at our Addition sentences to 12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums up to 12 by counting objects.

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Looking for some harder worksheets?

Take a look at our 1st Grade Addition facts Worksheets page with numbers up to 12+12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums to 12+12.

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1st Grade Math Word Problems

Here you will find a range of math word problems aimed at first grade level. Each problem sheet is based on an interesting theme such as parties or the seaside.

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• Add and subtract with numbers to 12;
• order numbers to 100;
• solve a range of math problems.

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