Horizontal Subtraction of a Chain of One-Digit Numbers

2. Subtraction

This worksheet presents an array of problems, each involving a chain of single-digit subtrahends to be subtracted mentally, leading to the final solution/difference. You should work your way through a series of subtractions, starting with a larger minuend and subtracting a sequence of subtrahends from it. With the freedom to choose the number of subtrahends ranging from 3 to 6, you can progressively advance your subtraction skills and embrace the joy of mental calculation.

You are encouraged to visualize and strategize your mental approach. This format enhances your ability to efficiently perform a series of subtractions in a left-to-right direction, sharpening your mental agility and fostering critical thinking. By engaging in this chain of subtractions, you strengthen your numerical fluency and reinforce subtraction principles.

Whether you're just starting your subtraction journey or are a seasoned maths enthusiast, this worksheet provides an excellent opportunity to build confidence, hone mental maths skills, and experience the satisfaction of accurate and efficient calculations.

The Worksheet


This configurable worksheet presents 5 variants. Including the number of problems option, the total number of variants comes to 15.

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