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Free Year 5 Subtraction Worksheets

4 free subtraction resources for Year 5: 4 worksheets. Answers included.

Taking away, counting back and subtraction with regrouping. In Year 5, In Year 5 students multiply larger numbers, divide with remainders, explore equivalent fractions, decimals to hundredths, angles and area.

Students will practise: subtracting numbers mentally and in columns; subtracting with regrouping (trading); checking answers.

Recommended learning path

  1. 1Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Getting Started
  2. 2Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 1
  3. 3Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2
  4. 4Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 3
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Worksheets

Printable practice with an answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Getting Started

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. A gentle first step with small numbers…

    Difficulty
    Getting started
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 1

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Builds confidence with the core skill…

    Difficulty
    Level 1 · Easier
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Expected-level practice for this year…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    Year 5 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 3

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. A challenge set for students ready to…

    Difficulty
    Level 3 · Challenge
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

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Common questions

What do Year 5 students learn about subtraction?

Taking away, counting back and subtraction with regrouping. At Year 5, our resources focus on: subtracting numbers mentally and in columns; subtracting with regrouping (trading); checking answers.

Where should we start?

Start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet, then move up a level. Finish with the topic test if there is one.

Are answers included?

Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.

How to use these resources

  1. Start with the Level 1 worksheet for the topic — if it's easy, move up a level.
  2. Use the answer sheet's working, not just the final answer, to check the method.
  3. Finish a topic with the topic test to see whether the skill is secure.
  4. Two or three short sessions a week beat one long one.

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