Subtracting Decimals Worksheets
Stacked subtraction with aligned decimal points and the larger number always on top, so no answer is negative. Borrowing across the decimal point (from the ones into the tenths) comes up in most problems, which is the one place decimal subtraction differs from whole numbers in students' heads and nowhere in the arithmetic. One to three decimal places by setting.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads, answer key included, a different puzzle in each.
FAQ
Is borrowing across the decimal point included?
Yes, in most problems. The point does not change the borrowing rule, and seeing that on a page of examples is the quickest way to stop students treating it as special.
Do the downloads include answer keys?
Yes, every PDF ends with a key page that repeats the layout with the answers in green. Turn the Answer key switch off for a problems-only file.
Can I get different versions for each student?
Turn on the 5 versions switch before downloading. You get five different sheets in one PDF, each with its own answer key, so neighbouring desks cannot copy.
Can the answer be negative?
No. The larger number is always on top.
Can students work these on a tablet?
Yes. Practice online puts a pen tool over the same sheet, so answers can be written with a stylus or finger and wiped for another try.
How do I print this decimals worksheet?
Click Download PDF and print at 100% scale. The page is already sized for US Letter with printer-safe margins, so no fit-to-page fiddling is needed.