1st Grade Subtraction Worksheets

Ages 6-7 · 29 sub-topics · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Our first grade subtraction worksheets take students from single-digit subtraction facts through subtracting two-digit numbers. Students practice with pictures, number lines, fact families, and missing number problems. Common Core standard 1.OA.C.6 expects first graders to fluently subtract within 20 using mental strategies, and these worksheets provide the structured practice that builds that fluency.

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

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Subtract within 0-10 - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 0-10 - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview

Subtract within 0-10

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Subtract by counting back - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract by counting up - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 1-20 - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract whole tens - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract from whole tens - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Fact families - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview

Fact families

Grade1st Grade
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Add & subtract 3 numbers - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Add & subtract 4 numbers - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 5 - Alien - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 5 - Astronaut - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 10 - Book - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 10 - Boy - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 10 - Pump - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 20 - Balloons - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Subtract within 20 - Bulb - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Two Digit Subtraction - Glove - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Two Digit Subtraction - Rider - 1st Grade Subtraction worksheet preview
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Frequently Asked Questions

First graders should subtract within 20 using strategies like counting back, using related addition facts, and making ten (CCSS 1.OA.C.6). They should also understand the relationship between addition and subtraction and solve comparison word problems.

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