Taking Away to Subtract Worksheet by Teach Simple - Free Printable

Let’s solve each row step by step.

We are doing “Take away 1” — that means we start with the number of pictures shown, then subtract 1, and write both numbers in the boxes.

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Row 1: Pigs

There are 3 pigs.

Take away 1 → 3 - 1 = 2

So:
First box: 3
Second box: 2

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Row 2: Cars

There are 4 cars.

Take away 1 → 4 - 1 = 3

So:
First box: 4
Second box: 3

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Row 3: Lions

There are 7 lions.

Take away 1 → 7 - 1 = 6

So:
First box: 7
Second box: 6

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Row 4: Birds (herons)

There are 6 birds.

Take away 1 → 6 - 1 = 5

So:
First box: 6
Second box: 5

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Row 5: Frogs

There are 5 frogs.

Take away 1 → 5 - 1 = 4

So:
First box: 5
Second box: 4

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Final Answer:

Row 1: 3, 2
Row 2: 4, 3
Row 3: 7, 6
Row 4: 6, 5
Row 5: 5, 4