Subtraction StoriesPrep/1 A Landsborough State School2011

There are 4 muffins.The children eat 2 muffins.How many muffins are left?Answer= 2

4 – 2 = 2

There are 5 glasses of water.1 glass spills.How many glasses are left?Answer= 4

5 – 1 = 4

6 carrots grow in the garden.A rabbit eats 3 of the carrots.How many carrots are left?Answer= 3

6 – 3 = 3

There were 8 ducks on the pond.4 swam away.How many ducks are left on the pond?Answer= 4

8 – 4 = 4

There were 9 puppies for sale.A lady bought 3.How many puppies remain?Answer= 6

9 – 3 = 6

There were 6 birds in a tree.5 birds flew away.How many birds are still in the tree?Answer= 1

6 – 5 = 1