Subtraction: 3-Digit Numbers
This page has printables for teaching three-digit subtraction. There are lots of traditional worksheets, as well as card games and math riddle puzzles.
Practice subtracting 3-digit numbers with borrowing / regrouping.
2nd through 4th Grades
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Riddle: How does a rabbit travel? To find the answer, solve three-digit subtraction problems. Then match the answers with the letters to decode the solution to the riddle.
2nd through 4th Grades
Subtract pairs of three-digit numbers to find the differences. Most problems require borrowing across zero. Then match up the letters to the answers to find the answer to a funny riddle.
2nd through 4th Grades
Solve a variety of subtraction problems, including word problems, vertical and horizontal equations, and missing digit questions.
2nd through 4th Grades
These subtraction story problems involve borrowing. Students work with 2 and 3-digit numbers on this activity.
2nd through 4th Grades
On the top of this page, there are pictures of shapes with 3-digit numbers in them. Students find differences between pairs of shapes. For example: Subtract the number in the pentagon from the number
in the octagon.
in the octagon.
2nd through 4th Grades
Solve the subtraction problems and color the answers on the bingo boards. Can you get a bingo?
2nd through 4th Grades
Color the picture of the knight, dragon, and castle. Then solve the subtraction problems.
2nd through 4th Grades
Use base 10 blocks (place value blocks) to solve the subtraction problems on this worksheet.
2nd through 4th Grades
These completed subtraction problems have mistakes in them. Figure out what's wrong with each one and explain.
2nd through 4th Grades
Here's a fun activity that kids enjoy. First, students decode the picture symbols using the cipher key near the top of the page. Then they subtract the numbers they've decoded.
2nd through 4th Grades
This worksheet is similar to the one above, except all problems require students to subtract across zero. (example: 700-382)
2nd through 4th Grades
First solve 16 3-digit subtraction problems. Then cut out the numbered puzzle pieces. Then attach each numbered piece onto the correct problem. This reveals a mystery picture of a school bus with students.
2nd through 4th Grades
Cut out the math cards. Solve the subtraction problems. Then sort the answers into "even differences" and "odd differences." After that, students glue the math cards in the correct columns on the t-chart.
2nd through 4th Grades
Subtract to find the missing addends (example: 71 + __ = 143)
2nd through 4th Grades
Practice 3-digit Subtracting with borrowing / regrouping. Check by adding.
2nd through 4th Grades
These subtraction problems have 3-digit quantities and require borrowing. The worksheet features pictures of sea animals.
2nd through 4th Grades
Subtract the three-digit numbers to find the differences. All problems require some borrowing. There are also two word problems.
2nd through 4th Grades
Rewrite each problem vertically, then solve. Students required to "line up the digits" correctly.
2nd through 4th Grades
Solve the 2-digit numbers from the 3-digit numbers. Then attach the puzzle pieces in the correct positions. Picture shows two kids sledding down a hill.
2nd through 4th Grades
Practice 3-digit Subtracting problems that require borrowing across zero
2nd through 4th Grades
This subtraction worksheet has pictures of cute dragons. 3-digits with borrowing.
2nd through 4th Grades
Graph paper subtraction will ensure kids can line up their place value columns perfectly.
2nd through 4th Grades
Subtracting on graph paper gives kids plenty of room to write their numbers and illustrates place value
2nd through 4th Grades
Here's a complete class set of thirty task cards with 3-digit subtraction problems on them. Use them to create your own classroom learning center. You can also use them to play math games, such as Scoot! Or place them under your document camera during your math lesson.
3rd and 4th Grades
In this game, students move to each desk in the classroom and solve 3-digit subtraction problems.
2nd through 4th Grades
In this game, students must figure out the correct locations for the missing digits in each subtraction problem. Includes 12 task cars and a student answer page.
3rd through 5th Grades
Complete the bar models (sometimes known as part-part-whole illustrations or tape diagrams) by adding or subtracting.
2nd through 4th Grades
These tape diagrams (bar models) have space on the right-hand side for students to show their work. This is a 2-page file.
2nd through 4th Grades
How do bees get to school? In order to decode the answer, student answer a series of 3-digit addition and subtraction problem. (Answer: On the school buzz!)
2nd through 4th Grades
Students must determine whether they need to add or subtract to solve each problem.
3rd through 5th Grades
Students must determine whether they need to add or subtract to solve each problem.
2nd through 4th Grades
Why was the music teacher locked out of her classroom? To find the answer, solve the mental-math subtraction problems. Each problem has 2, 3, 4, or 5-digit numbers. (example: 900-200)
2nd through 4th Grades
Make custom worksheets with your own 2, 3, 4, or 5-digit subtraction problems. Choose vertical or horizontal problems. You can even write your own title and choose a custom header.
4-Digit SubtractionThis page has a large selection of 4-digit subtraction worksheets, task cards, and games.
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