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For students learning how to estimate during subtraction, this exercise will make matters much simpler.


Estimating to Subtract

Students will use number lines to subtract fractions with common denominators.

Subtract Fractions on a Number Line

Subtracting with multiple zeros in the “top number” doesn’t need to be a seemingly endless cycle of borrowing. The Subtract One strategy simplifies the task with two easy steps.

Subtract One Strategy: Subtracting with Zeros

Many students cringe when they see a subtraction problem with multiple zeros. The “Subtract One” strategy in this lesson involves reducing the top number by one to turn the 0 digits into 9’s and then adding the one back in at the end.

“Subtract One” Strategy: Subtracting From Zeros Without Borrowing

Getting ready to subtract fractions? This lesson reviews how to subtract like denominators and teaches students how to subtract unlike denominators. The focus is on understanding the process and reasoning behind each step.

Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators

This worksheet has a step-by-step guide to subtracting fractions with common and uncommon denominators.

How to Subtract Fractions

Time for decimal practice! Children subtract sets of decimals in this practice worksheet.

Subtracting Decimals

Subtract the numbers to find the difference, then color code the answer for odd or even.

Subtracting Raindrops

Help your visual learners show their work as they subtract fractions with like denominators.

Visually Subtracting Fractions

Students will add and subtract fractions with like denominators in this two-part quiz.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Quiz

When your fourth grader is ready to move on to multiple-digit addition and subtraction, these riddles will make review fun and challenging.

Add and Subtract

Learn how to&nbsp;subtract fractions with unlike denominators in this practice worksheet!

Subtracting Fractions: Unlike Denominators

Subtract decimals to the thousandths place in this essential fifth-grade worksheet!

Subtracting Decimals: Decimal Line-Up #2

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

Estimating Numbers

Practice adding and subtracting mixed customary units with this helpful measurement worksheet!

Add and Subtract Mixed Customary Units

To properly subtract fractions, students will first need to work through this exercise demonstrating how to find like denominators.


Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators

Practice subtracting three-digit numbers using compensation in this third-grade worksheet!

Subtract Within 1,000 Using Compensation #1

Practice subtracting fractions using these engaging word problems!

Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominators: Word Problems

Take your fourth grader's skills with subtractions one step further by helping them learn how to subtract fractions with the same denominators.

Introducing Fractions: Subtracting Fractions

Become a master subtracter with this helpful subtraction strategy!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a Number Line Model #3

Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.

Estimating Area

In this worksheet, children use number lines to practice adding and subtracting decimals to the tenths and hundredths place.

Add and Subtract Decimals on a Number Line

Learn to solve double-digit subtraction problems with this compensation worksheet for second and third graders!

Subtract Using Compensation: Match and Solve

Students will add and subtract decimals to solve increasingly challenging word problems.

Yard Sale Math

Children learn to subtract their way to the quotient in this division worksheet.

Division with Repeated Subtraction

Don&rsquo;t skimp on decimal practice&mdash;learn a decimal subtraction strategy with this helpful math worksheet!

Subtract Decimals Using Compensation

Put your logic skills to the test as you add and subtract large numbers.

Missing Digits

Stretch your fourth grader's fraction savvy by helping them add and subtract simple fractions.

Fraction Addition and Subtraction

Build your two-digit subtraction skills with this inviting worksheet!

Subtract Using Compensation: Number Line Models

Adding and subtracting large numbers can sometimes be difficult. Estimating is an easy way to figure out if your answer is close, or if you need to try again.

Using Estimation: Knowing What’s Too Big and Too Small

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