Subtraction · US · Grades 1–3

3rd Grade Subtraction Worksheets (3-Digit)

Thirty three-digit subtraction problems with borrowing in some columns and not in others — fluency within 1000 as grade 3 defines it, with the occasional borrow across a zero. The answer key is on page 2.

Problems
30 · 3-Digit Subtraction
Regrouping
some regroup
Answer key
Included, same positions
Paper size
US Letter (A4 available)

Worksheet settings

Operation
Number size

The bottom number never has more digits than the top one.

Regrouping (carrying / borrowing)
Problems per page
Layout
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About this worksheet

For the week borrowing across hundreds is taught, use the 3-digit with regrouping sheet, where every problem borrows; move to four digits in grade 4.

Standards

  • Common Core 3.NBT.A.2 — fluently add and subtract within 1000
  • Common Core 4.NBT.B.4 (next step)

Questions

How do I check subtraction answers quickly?

Add the answer to the bottom number; it should give the top number. The answer key on page 2 is faster for a whole class.