Let's solve each subtraction problem and then check the result by adding. The idea is:
Subtract, then
add the difference and the subtrahend to see if you get back the original number (the minuend).
---
1.
```
16
- 5
---
11
```
Now check by adding:
```
11
+ 5
----
16
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
2.
```
53
- 18
----
35
```
Check by adding:
```
35
+ 18
----
53
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
3.
```
93
- 38
----
55
```
Check by adding:
```
55
+ 38
----
93
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
4.
```
46
- 23
----
23
```
Check by adding:
```
23
+ 23
----
46
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
5.
```
84
- 57
----
27
```
Check by adding:
```
27
+ 57
----
84
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
6.
```
75
- 49
----
26
```
Check by adding:
```
26
+ 49
----
75
✔
```
✔ Correct.
---
✔ Final Answers:
1. 16 − 5 =
11 → 11 + 5 = 16
2. 53 − 18 =
35 → 35 + 18 = 53
3. 93 − 38 =
55 → 55 + 38 = 93
4. 46 − 23 =
23 → 23 + 23 = 46
5. 84 − 57 =
27 → 27 + 57 = 84
6. 75 − 49 =
26 → 26 + 49 = 75
All problems are solved correctly and checked! 🎉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheet with check addition.