Free printable subtraction word problems with pictures, number bonds, bar models, and number lines — taking away, comparing, and finding a missing number, so kids have to read each story. Every worksheet is a one-click PDF with an answer key. Choose a grade below.
These free subtraction word problem worksheets mix the kinds of subtraction stories kids actually meet: taking some away, finding how many were taken (12 − ? = 5), finding the starting amount (? − 4 = 7), comparing (how many more or fewer), and taking a group apart. Kindergarten stays within 10 with countable pictures; grade 1 works within 20; grade 2 works within 100 with bar models and number bonds.
Print for morning work or homework, or download the PDF. Every worksheet includes an answer key. For subtraction fact practice, see our subtraction worksheets.