Subtract Word Problems (within 20)

Sam saw 15 rabbits in the field. 7 rabbits hopped away.

How many are left in the field?

Ashley had 16 colouring pencils. Joe takes 9 to use. How many does Ashley have left?

The villain caught 14 people. The superhero rescued 8. How many does the villain still have?

The yellow flower has 10 petals. The blue flower has 3 petals. How many less does the blue flower have?

Liz had 19 slices of pizza. She ate 12 slices. How many does she have left now?

Ben cycles 16 miles to school. Sarah cycles 20 miles to school. How many miles less does Ben cycle?

Abi plays outside for 12 minutes. Joe plays outside for 20 minutes. How many minutes longer is Joe outside?

Tom had 18 cars. Jen borrows 12. How many cars has he got now?

Jack had 17 magic beans. He accidently dropped 8. How many does he have left?

The happy penguin caught 20 fish. His friend stole 15 fish. How many fish does the happy penguin have left?