MyMathKidK-8 Curriculum

Grade 1 Subtraction Worksheets

Master subtraction step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: 1.OA

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

1

What is Subtraction?

Beginner

Learn what subtraction means and how to take away small numbers

Understand that subtraction means taking awayLearn the minus (-) and equals (=) signs+1 more
2

Subtraction Facts 0-5

Beginner

Master subtraction facts within 5

Memorize subtraction facts within 5Subtract 0 from any number (the number stays the same)+1 more
3

Subtraction Facts 6-10

Easy

Learn subtraction facts with larger single-digit numbers

Subtract from numbers 6 through 10Use counting back strategy for subtraction+1 more
4

Subtraction Within 10

Easy

Practice all subtraction facts with minuends up to 10

Solve any subtraction problem starting from 10 or lessBuild fluency with basic subtraction facts+1 more
5

Subtracting from 10

Easy

Learn special subtraction facts starting from 10

Memorize all subtraction facts from 10Quickly recall 10-bonds (10-1=9, 10-2=8, etc.)+1 more
6

Subtraction Within 15

Medium

Subtract from teen numbers up to 15

Subtract from numbers 11 through 15Use "make a 10" strategy for teen subtraction+1 more
7

Subtraction Within 20

Medium

Master subtraction with minuends up to 20

Subtract any single-digit number from numbers up to 20Use multiple strategies (counting back, making 10, think addition)+1 more
8

Mixed Practice

Challenging

Review all subtraction facts with mixed difficulty

Demonstrate mastery of all subtraction facts to 20Solve problems quickly and accurately+1 more

How to solve Grade 1 subtraction problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    3 − 1 = ?

    1. Start at 3 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 1 step.
    3. You land on 2.
    4. Or think: 1 + ? = 3. The answer is 2!

    Answer: 2

  2. Example 2

    10 − 5 = ?

    1. Start at 10 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 5 steps.
    3. You land on 5.
    4. Or think: 5 + ? = 10. The answer is 5!

    Answer: 5

  3. Example 3

    14 − 2 = ?

    1. Start at 14 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 2 steps.
    3. You land on 12.
    4. Or think: 2 + ? = 14. The answer is 12!

    Answer: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 1 Subtraction worksheets free?
All printable Subtraction worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Subtraction worksheets are available for Grade 1?
There are 8 progressive Subtraction lessons with worksheets for Grade 1, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Subtraction worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Grade 1 Subtraction aligns with Common Core 1.OA (Operations & Algebraic Thinking).
What will my child practice with these Subtraction worksheets?
Your child will practice: What is Subtraction?, Subtraction Facts 0-5, Subtraction Facts 6-10, Subtraction Within 10, and more.