Three-Digit Minus Two-Digit

This multi-digit subtraction worksheet helps students build fluency subtracting two-digit numbers from three-digit numbers, including problems that require regrouping across zeros. Learners apply place-value reasoning and careful borrowing to ensure accuracy in each step of the subtraction process.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 3-5): Subtract two-digit numbers from three-digit numbers using appropriate regrouping strategies.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 3-5): Understand how zeros in the hundreds or tens place affect borrowing and place-value structure.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 4-5): Analyze number structure and apply regrouping consistently to maintain accuracy.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 3-5): Supports operations in base ten within 1,000, place-value concepts, subtraction fluency, and mathematical practices focused on structure.

The variety of subtraction formats provides repeated exposure to borrowing across zeros, helping students internalize correct regrouping procedures. The clean, organized layout supports neat work and keeps attention focused on strategy rather than formatting.

Learning Benefits

• Builds confidence with regrouping across zeros
• Strengthens place-value reasoning and subtraction fluency
• Encourages accurate, organized computation
• Effective for independent practice, review, or skill building

This printable worksheet provides targeted practice that helps students master three-digit minus two-digit subtraction while reinforcing strong place-value understanding and procedural accuracy.

This worksheet is part of our Subtracting Across Zeros Worksheets collection.