Year 3 Subtracting from 3 or more digits Worksheets
Add and subtract numbers mentally (A)
Add and subtract numbers mentally (B)
Add and subtract numbers mentally (C)
Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 1,000
Estimating Answers Addition and Subtraction
Subtracting 100s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting 10s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting 1s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges) - Using Number Lines
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Hundreds from 3 Digit Numbers
Using Inverses to Check Answers Addition and Subtraction
Three-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping Worksheets That Actually Work for Year 3
Our Year 3 subtraction materials strike that perfect balance your young learners in primary schools, starting with 3-digit subtraction without regrouping before gradually introducing borrowing concepts. Each of our worksheets are created in ready-to-use, printable PDF format, and includes detailed working-out sections, so students can see exactly how we tackle tricky problems step-by-step.
What Makes These 3-Digit Subtraction Worksheets Different from Others?
Subtracting from 3 or more digits means taking away numbers that have hundreds, thousands, or even larger place values - like working out 456 - 178 or 1,247 - 689. The tricky part is when students need to "borrow" or regroup from the next column over, which is where many Year 3 children find it challenging but also quite satisfying once they master the technique.
With our wide variety of subtraction resources, your students progress from subtracting three-digit numbers with simple exchanges to tackling multiple borrowing scenarios across different place values. The variety keeps them engaged, while our clear visual layouts help children track their work systematically.
• Column subtraction with proper alignment techniques
• Regrouping across tens and hundreds place values
• Mental estimation strategies for checking answers
• Problem-solving with real-world subtraction scenarios
• Building fluency with 3-digit subtraction worksheets practice
How Three-Digit Subtraction with Borrowing Builds Mathematical Confidence
We've noticed that students who regularly use three-digit subtraction with borrowing worksheets show remarkable improvement in their overall number confidence. There's something about mastering these multi-step calculations that clicks for children - suddenly they're approaching bigger numbers without that worried look we all recognise. The structured practice also prepares them beautifully for Year 4's more complex arithmetic challenges.
• Develops a systematic approach to complex calculations
• Strengthens place value understanding through practical application
• Builds mental maths estimation skills for self-checking
• Prepares the foundation for multiplication and division algorithms
• Increases speed and accuracy with multi-digit operations
Real-World Examples Where Subtracting 3-Digit Numbers Actually Matters
From calculating pocket money remaining after purchases to working out time differences on digital clocks, subtraction skills prove surprisingly practical. We love watching that satisfied "aha!" moment when children realise they're using proper mathematical reasoning to solve real problems.
• Shopping calculations and working out the change from purchases
• Measuring and comparing distances in metres during PE lessons
• Science investigations requiring precise measurement of differences
• Geography work calculating population changes and elevations
• Art projects measuring materials and calculating requirements
• Time calculations for journey planning and schedule management