Subtraction Within 20 – No Borrowing (Grade 1) – Free Printable
Updated: July 2026
Free Grade 1 subtraction worksheet focusing on subtraction within 20 without borrowing. Perfect for early learners who are developing confidence with basic subtraction facts. Great for teachers, homeschooling parents, and math centers — printable and ready to use.
Free Subtraction Within 20 Worksheets (No Borrowing)
These free subtraction worksheets help Grade 1 students practice subtraction facts within 20 without borrowing. Each problem is simple and clear, making this resource perfect for early learners who are building confidence with basic math skills. Teachers can easily use these printable pages for classwork, math centers, homework, or extra practice at home.
What Students Will Practice
- Subtraction within 20 using single-digit and simple double-digit numbers
- Recognizing subtraction patterns and number relationships
- Developing fluency without regrouping (no borrowing)
- Improving mental math and problem-solving confidence
How to Use These Worksheets
Print the worksheet and allow students to work independently or in small groups. Because there is no borrowing, these problems are suitable for beginning learners who are still mastering subtraction facts. Use the included answer key to review quickly or to support self-checking activities in class.
Why No-Borrowing Subtraction Matters
Before students move on to regrouping and multi-digit subtraction, it is important that they understand simple subtraction facts. Practicing subtraction within 20 helps develop accuracy and speed while keeping problems manageable and frustration-free. This foundation makes future math skills much easier.
What’s Included
- 20 subtraction problems within 0–20
- No borrowing / no regrouping
- Clean, classroom-ready layout
- Answer key included
More Grade 1 Subtraction Practice
If your students enjoyed this activity, try more free printable worksheets designed for early learners:
- Subtraction Within 10 (Beginner)
- Mixed Addition & Subtraction
- 1-Minute Subtraction Drills
Download, print, and enjoy helping your students build strong subtraction skills!
✏️ Step-by-Step Solving Guide for Grade 1
When solving subtraction problems on this worksheet, guide students using place value strategies:
- Step 1 (Line Up Digits): Always arrange numbers vertically by aligning the Hundreds, Tens, and Ones columns properly.
- Step 2 (Subtract Ones): Start from the rightmost column. If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, borrow 1 ten from the tens column (regrouping).
- Step 3 (Complete & Verify): Continue subtracting the tens and hundreds. Check the answer by adding the result back to the subtracted number!
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