Subtract Word Problems (within 20)

Sam saw 15 rabbits in the field. 7 rabbits hopped away.

How many are left in the field?

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Ashley had 16 colouring pencils. Joe takes 9 to use. How many does Ashley have left?

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The villain caught 14 people. The superhero rescued 8. How many does the villain still have?

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The yellow flower has 10 petals. The blue flower has 3 petals. How many less does the blue flower have?

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Liz had 19 slices of pizza. She ate 12 slices. How many does she have left now?

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Ben cycles 16 miles to school. Sarah cycles 20 miles to school. How many miles less does Ben cycle?

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Abi plays outside for 12 minutes. Joe plays outside for 20 minutes. How many minutes longer is Joe outside?

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Tom had 18 cars. Jen borrows 12. How many cars has he got now?

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Jack had 17 magic beans. He accidently dropped 8. How many does he have left?

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The happy penguin caught 20 fish. His friend stole 15 fish. How many fish does the happy penguin have left?

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