Subtraction Word Problems

Sarah has 45 apples. She gave away 18 apples to her friends. How many apples does Sarah have left? $45 - 18 = ?$

Tom had 62 marbles. He lost 29 marbles during a game. How many marbles does Tom have now? $62 - 29 = ?$

A bookstore had 100 books. After a sale, there were 37 books left. How many books were sold? $100 - 37 = ?$

Lily had 50 stickers. She gave 22 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Lily have now? $50 - 22 = ?$

An aquarium had 80 fish. After some fish were sold, there were 47 fish left. How many fish were sold? $80 - 47 = ?$

Kevin collected 75 baseball cards. He gave 18 cards to his cousin. How many cards does Kevin have now? $75 - 18 = ?$

Emily had 90 candies. She ate 24 candies. How many candies does Emily have left? $90 - 24 = ?$

A farmer had 120 eggs. He sold 45 eggs. How many eggs does the farmer have remaining? $120 - 45 = ?$

A toy store had 150 toys. After a big sale, 78 toys were left. How many toys were sold? $150 - 78 = ?$

Jessica had 200 stickers. She gave 85 stickers to her friends. How many stickers does Jessica have left? $200 - 85 = ?$