Subtracting from 3 or more digits Worksheets

We have created a huge variety of Subtracting from 3 or More Digits Worksheets that are perfect for your students in KS1 and KS2. Our custom-made maths worksheets will help your young learners practise subtracting large numbers, specifically using written methods. All of our worksheets are created in easy-to-download, printable PDF format. These worksheets come with separate answer sheets as well. These worksheets provide clear and easy-to-understand instructions to help your children master the basic concept of subtraction with and without regrouping. These resources include number sentences, word problems, and step-by-step subtraction questions. All of our practice sheets are therefore perfect for classroom and home learning.

Add and subtract numbers mentally (A)

Year groups: 3

Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges) - Using Number Lines

Year groups: 3

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)

Year groups: 3

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)

Year groups: 3

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)

Year groups: 3

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)

Year groups: 3

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Hundreds from 3 Digit Numbers

Year groups: 3

Add and subtract numbers mentally (B)

Year groups: 4

Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 1,000

Year groups: 4

Estimating Answers Addition and Subtraction

Year groups: 4

Subtracting 100s from 4 Digit Numbers

Year groups: 4

Subtracting 10s from 4 Digit Numbers

Year groups: 4

Subtracting 1s from 4 Digit Numbers

Year groups: 4

Using Inverses to Check Answers Addition and Subtraction

Year groups: 4

Add and subtract numbers mentally (C)

Year groups: 5

Printable Subtraction Worksheets with Answers

You can easily download our printable PDF Subtracting from 3 or More Digits Worksheets with answers to help your young learners in Year 1 to Year 4. All of these worksheets have clear and helpful instructions to make subtraction easier to understand. They include different levels of difficulty to support learners of various levels. Our easy-to-download printable PDF worksheets are great for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers as they make the whole learning process fun and engaging.

What Is Subtracting from 3 or More Digits?

Subtracting from 3 or more digits can be easily described as taking away one large number from another one. Your students will be able to use column subtraction to solve these problems. This particular method lines up digits by place value and subtracts from right to left. The method of Regrouping (borrowing) is normally used when the top digit is smaller than the one below. This process will help your children in KS1 and KS2 solve subtraction problems more easily and correctly.

Why Is Subtraction with Large Numbers Important?

Learning how to subtract large numbers is a key part of the KS2 maths curriculum. It helps children solve real-world problems, like working out change, comparing quantities, and checking totals. These worksheets support pupils in learning this skill with clear examples and plenty of practice. They also help children build strong maths foundations for more advanced topics.

Real-Life Uses of Subtracting Large Numbers

We subtract large numbers all the time in everyday life. For example, when shopping, we subtract prices from a budget. In cooking, we subtract weights or amounts. When checking distances or times, subtraction helps us work things out. Our KS1 and KS2 worksheets help children understand how subtraction is used in the real world, while building their maths confidence.