Let's solve each subtraction word problem step by step.
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1) Balloons
> There are 44 balloons.
> 19 of the balloons burst.
> How many balloons are left?
Working out:
We start with 44 balloons and subtract the 19 that burst:
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44 - 19 = 25
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✔ Answer: 25
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2) Oranges
> Sally has 56 oranges.
> She uses 28 oranges to make some juice.
> How many oranges does she have left?
Working out:
Start with 56, subtract 28 used for juice:
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56 - 28 = 28
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✔ Answer: 28
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3) Trees
> There are 67 trees.
> 43 trees are cut down.
> How many trees are left?
Working out:
Start with 67, subtract 43 that were cut:
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67 - 43 = 24
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✔ Answer: 24
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4) Sandcastles
> There are 75 sandcastles on the beach.
> The sea washes away 29 sandcastles.
> How many sandcastles are there now?
Working out:
Start with 75, subtract 29 washed away:
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75 - 29 = 46
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✔ Answer: 46
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5) Crabs Caught
> Tyger catches 45 crabs.
> Newton catches 38 crabs.
> How many more crabs did Tyger catch?
Working out:
We need to find the difference between Tyger’s and Newton’s catch:
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45 - 38 = 7
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✔ Answer: 7
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
25
2)
28
3)
24
4)
46
5)
7
These are all subtraction problems involving numbers up to 100, and they require basic subtraction skills with some regrouping (borrowing) in cases like 44 - 19 or 75 - 29.
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help with the working-out steps!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheet 100 problems.
