Subtraction word problems for 1st grade
These subtraction word problems are great for ages 6 and older who are looking to improve their subtracting skills.
Raj had 4 fish, but one fish died. How many fish does Raj have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
4 fish minus 1 fish = 3 fish
4 - 1 = 3
Liv has 4 books. She gave 2 books to her friend Jimmy. How many books does Liv have left?
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Answer
2
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Explanation
4 books minus 2 books = 2 books
4 - 2 = 2
Daisy has two shoes, but she lost one. How many shoes does Daisy have left?
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Answer
1
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Explanation
2 shoes minus 1 shoe = 1 shoe
2 - 1 = 1
Mom has 6 mugs, but 2 mugs broke. How many mugs does mom have left?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
6 mugs minus 2 mugs = 4 mugs
6 - 2 = 4
Greg planted 5 flowers, but 2 flowers died. How many flowers does Greg have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
5 flowers - 2 flowers = 3 flowers
5 - 2 = 3
I have 3 sweets. I eat 1 sweet. How many sweets do I have left?
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Answer
2
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Explanation
3 sweets minus 1 sweet = 2 sweets
3 - 1 = 2
Meg has 5 cupcakes, but her dog ate 1. How many cupcakes does Meg have left?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
5 cupcakes minus 1 cupcake = 4 cupcakes
5 - 1 = 4
Dad has 3 tomatoes. He uses 2 tomatoes to make a salad. How many tomatoes does he have left?
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Answer
1
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Explanation
3 tomatoes minus 2 tomatoes = 1 tomato
3 - 2 = 1
Evan has five candy bars. He gives two candy bars away. How many candy bars does Evan have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
5 candy bars minus 2 candy bars = 3 candy bars
5 - 2 = 3
Spot the dog had 8 doggy biscuits, but he ate 3. How many doggy biscuits does the Spot have left?
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Answer
5
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Explanation
8 biscuits minus 3 biscuits = 5 biscuits
8 - 3 = 5