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Subtraction Worksheet Generator

Make printable subtraction worksheets in seconds. Choose the number size from single digit to four digit, pick no regrouping, with regrouping, or mixed, then print or download a clean PDF with a matching answer key. Great for subtraction practice and borrowing. Free, no sign-up, and everything stays in your browser.

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Subtraction Practice

20 problems · 2-digit · Mixed regrouping

Name: ______________________    Date: ____________

1.
90
−90
 
2.
74
−65
 
3.
45
−16
 
4.
12
−10
 
5.
27
−22
 
6.
77
−41
 
7.
79
−22
 
8.
33
−14
 
9.
98
−72
 
10.
70
−37
 
11.
99
−86
 
12.
81
−30
 
13.
75
−25
 
14.
99
−21
 
15.
82
−16
 
16.
32
−30
 
17.
70
−68
 
18.
81
−29
 
19.
98
−39
 
20.
38
−30
 
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Answer key

1.
90
−90
0
2.
74
−65
9
3.
45
−16
29
4.
12
−10
2
5.
27
−22
5
6.
77
−41
36
7.
79
−22
57
8.
33
−14
19
9.
98
−72
26
10.
70
−37
33
11.
99
−86
13
12.
81
−30
51
13.
75
−25
50
14.
99
−21
78
15.
82
−16
66
16.
32
−30
2
17.
70
−68
2
18.
81
−29
52
19.
98
−39
59
20.
38
−30
8

Answer Key · Subtraction Practice

20 problems · 2-digit · Mixed regrouping

1.
90
−90
0
2.
74
−65
9
3.
45
−16
29
4.
12
−10
2
5.
27
−22
5
6.
77
−41
36
7.
79
−22
57
8.
33
−14
19
9.
98
−72
26
10.
70
−37
33
11.
99
−86
13
12.
81
−30
51
13.
75
−25
50
14.
99
−21
78
15.
82
−16
66
16.
32
−30
2
17.
70
−68
2
18.
81
−29
52
19.
98
−39
59
20.
38
−30
8
Made with Classeem · Free classroom tools at classeem.com
Step by step

How to use the subtraction worksheet generator

  • 1Choose how many problems and the number size, from single digit to four digit.
  • 2Pick the regrouping option, with no borrowing, with borrowing, or mixed.
  • 3Press Regenerate for a fresh set of problems anytime.
  • 4Print the worksheet, or download a PDF with the answer key on its own page.
When it helps

When this is useful

Subtraction practice

Give students focused practice subtracting numbers at the size and difficulty they're working on.

Borrowing and regrouping

Use the with-regrouping option to practice borrowing once students are ready for it.

Warm-ups and homework

Hand out a quick set at the start of class or for homework to keep skills fresh.

Math centers and early finishers

Keep a stack of subtraction sheets at a center or for students who finish their work early.

Small-group intervention

Use no-regrouping problems for targeted support, then build up as students gain confidence.

Spiral review and test prep

Mix in subtraction review across the year, or build a quick practice set before an assessment.

In practice

Examples to try

A single digit subtraction worksheet

Use single-digit numbers for early learners building basic subtraction facts.

A 2-digit subtraction worksheet

Choose 2-digit numbers with no regrouping to start, then add borrowing later.

A 3-digit subtraction worksheet

Step up to 3-digit problems once students are confident with two digits.

A subtraction with regrouping worksheet

Use the with-regrouping option so every problem requires borrowing.

A subtraction without regrouping worksheet

Use no regrouping so every column subtracts cleanly, with nothing to borrow.

Get more out of it

Tips for better results

  • Start with no regrouping

    Beginners do best with problems that don't borrow, so they can focus on subtracting by column.

  • Move to mixed regrouping next

    Once students understand borrowing, mixed mode keeps them checking every column.

  • Use 2-digit before 3-digit

    Build accuracy with two digits before moving to three- and four-digit problems.

  • Print the answer key separately

    The PDF puts the answer key on its own page, so you can keep it apart from the student copy.

  • Use dry erase pockets for reuse

    Slip a sheet into a dry erase pocket so students can practice the same set more than once.

  • Regenerate for different groups

    Press Regenerate to make a fresh set with the same settings for another group or retake.

Under the hood

How the subtraction worksheet generator works

Each problem is built to match the settings you choose, and the top number is always at least as large as the bottom one, so answers are never negative. No-regrouping problems are made column by column so the top digit is never smaller than the bottom digit, which means there's nothing to borrow.

With-regrouping problems are checked using the same borrow-across-zeros method students use on paper, so they always require borrowing in at least one column, even in tricky cases like 302 minus 118 or 1000 minus 487. Mixed mode blends borrowing and non-borrowing problems. The vertical layout lines the digits up by place value, and the answer key always matches the worksheet exactly.

Everything is generated on your device, so you can make as many fresh worksheets as you like, instantly and for free. Press Regenerate for a brand-new set of problems using the same settings.

Your data

Private by design

  • No account and no sign-up. Just open it and start.
  • Everything runs on your device, so the worksheet settings you choose and the problems and answers you create stays with you.
  • Nothing you create is uploaded. No values, names, scores, or generated content are sent to our servers.
  • We use Google Analytics only for basic, anonymous pageview counts. It never receives what you enter into the tool.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the subtraction worksheet generator free?

Yes, completely free, with no account and no limit on how many worksheets you make. There's no watermark on the printed sheet.

Can I print subtraction worksheets?

Yes. Use the Print button to send the worksheet straight to your printer. Only the worksheet prints, with clean, aligned problems, and nothing else from the web page.

Can I download a PDF?

Yes. Download a clean PDF built right on your device, with the problems on the first page and, when enabled, an answer key on its own page.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes. Turn on the answer key and every difference is filled in, so grading a whole set takes just a minute.

Can I make subtraction with regrouping worksheets?

Yes. Choose with regrouping for problems that borrow, including tricky cases that borrow across zeros, or pick mixed for a blend.

Can I make subtraction without regrouping worksheets?

Yes. Choose no regrouping and every problem subtracts column by column with nothing to borrow, which is great for beginners.

Can I make 2-digit or 3-digit subtraction worksheets?

Yes. Pick single digit, 2-digit, 3-digit, or 4-digit numbers to match what your students are practicing.

Are worksheet settings or answers uploaded or saved anywhere?

No. The worksheet is built entirely on your device, and the PDF is created there too, so your settings, numbers, and answers are never uploaded or stored on a server.

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