Subtraction to 10
On this page children practise taking away small numbers while staying between 0 and 10. Start with the short method and the examples, then use the online practice or print a worksheet with answers.
How to solve this
- Start with the first number.
- Count back the second number one step at a time.
- The number you reach is the answer.
Examples
8 - 3 = ?
5
? - 2 = 4
6
Practice problems with answers
Solve these problems on paper or out loud, then check the answer key. The online practice and the printable worksheet give a new set every time.
- 10 - 0 = ___
- 3 - 1 = ___
- ___ - 5 = 5
- ___ - 0 = 1
- 2 - 2 = ___
- ___ - 5 = 1
- ___ - 2 = 2
- 7 - 6 = ___
Show answers
- 10
- 2
- 10
- 1
- 0
- 6
- 4
- 1