Build free, printable subtraction word problem worksheets in seconds. Every story problem uses randomized names and values drawn from the number ranges you choose, so each worksheet is unique and always at the right difficulty level. Download a clean PDF and add an answer key so the sheet is ready to hand out immediately.
Word problems develop the reasoning skills students need to decide when subtraction applies in a real situation. Use the controls below to set the number ranges, choose how many problems per page, and select how many pages to generate.
Choose the number ranges, set problems per page and number of pages, then download or print the PDF. Toggle the answer key on for a marking sheet.
Yes — every worksheet is free to generate and print as many times as you need.
Yes. The values in each problem are randomly drawn from your chosen number ranges, so each printing produces a unique set of story problems.
Single-digit subtraction word problems suit grades 1–2, two-digit problems with borrowing suit grades 2–3, and three-digit problems suit grades 3–4.