Subtraction: Cut and Glue Puzzle Activity | Subtraction worksheets ... - Free Printable

Let's solve the Subtraction Picture Puzzle step by step.

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🔹 Step 1: Solve Each Subtraction Problem

We'll compute each subtraction problem on Page 1:

#### First Row:
1. 951 – 253
- 951 – 253 = 698

2. 713 – 549
- 713 – 549 = 164

3. 852 – 321
- 852 – 321 = 531

#### Second Row:
4. 369 – 136
- 369 – 136 = 233

5. 144 – 100
- 144 – 100 = 44

6. 645 – 198
- 645 – 198 = 447

#### Third Row:
7. 281 – 123
- 281 – 123 = 158

8. 478 – 415
- 478 – 415 = 63

9. 596 – 210
- 596 – 210 = 386

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🔹 Step 2: List All Answers

Now, collect all the answers from above:

- 698
- 164
- 531
- 233
- 44
- 447
- 158
- 63
- 386

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🔹 Step 3: Match Answers to Puzzle Pieces (Page 2)

On Page 2, there are puzzle pieces with numbers in boxes. We need to match the answers we found to these numbers and then cut and glue them into the correct positions.

Here’s what we have:

| Answer | Number on Puzzle Piece |
|--------|------------------------|
| 698 | ✔ Top right corner (tree) |
| 164 | ✔ Middle left (reindeer) |
| 531 | ✔ Left middle (sleigh) |
| 233 | ✘ Not on puzzle sheet? Wait — let's check! |
| 44 | ✔ Bottom left (fireworks) |
| 447 | ✔ Bottom right (reindeer) |
| 158 | ✔ Middle (house) |
| 63 | ✔ Top left (balloon) |
| 386 | ✔ Top right (tree) |

Wait — let's double-check the numbers on Page 2.

From the image:

- Top left: 63
- Top middle: 233
- Top right: 386
- Middle left: 531
- Middle: 158
- Middle right: 698
- Bottom left: 44
- Bottom middle: 164
- Bottom right: 447

So the numbers on the puzzle are:
> 63, 233, 386, 531, 158, 698, 44, 164, 447

Now compare with our answers:

- 698 → matches
- 164 → matches
- 531 → matches
- 233 → matches (from 369 – 136)
- 44 → matches
- 447 → matches
- 158 → matches
- 63 → matches
- 386 → matches

✔ All nine answers match exactly!

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🔹 Final Step: Match & Assemble

Now, assign each subtraction result to its corresponding number on the puzzle:

| Subtraction Problem | Answer | Puzzle Piece Location |
|---------------------|--------|------------------------|
| 951 – 253 | 698 | Middle right (698) |
| 713 – 549 | 164 | Bottom middle (164) |
| 852 – 321 | 531 | Middle left (531) |
| 369 – 136 | 233 | Top middle (233) |
| 144 – 100 | 44 | Bottom left (44) |
| 645 – 198 | 447 | Bottom right (447) |
| 281 – 123 | 158 | Middle (158) |
| 478 – 415 | 63 | Top left (63) |
| 596 – 210 | 386 | Top right (386) |

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🎉 Final Answer:

Cut out the puzzle pieces labeled with the following numbers and glue them onto the corresponding subtraction problems:

- 698 → 951 – 253
- 164 → 713 – 549
- 531 → 852 – 321
- 233 → 369 – 136
- 44 → 144 – 100
- 447 → 645 – 198
- 158 → 281 – 123
- 63 → 478 – 415
- 386 → 596 – 210

Once glued correctly, they will form a Christmas-themed mystery picture (likely Santa in a sleigh, reindeer, trees, snow, etc.).

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✔ All problems solved and matched! The completed puzzle reveals a festive winter scene.