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S.3 Subtraction sentences - How many fewer?

The rocket collected 8 space rocks, and the rover collected 7.
How many fewer rocks did the rover collect?

8 − 7 =

In a video game, Jake collected 7 stars, and Mia collected 4 stars.
How many fewer stars did Mia collect?

7 − 4 =

At the pool party, 9 kids swam in the pool, and 6 kids played on the slides.
How many fewer kids played on the slides?

9 − 6 =

Ella saw 5 rabbits and 1 deer in the forest.
How many fewer deer did she see?

5 − 1 =

In the garden, 9 red flowers bloomed, and 6 yellow flowers bloomed.
How many fewer yellow flowers are there?

9 − 6 =

At the zoo, 7 monkeys swung on vines, and 5 lions slept in the sun.
How many fewer lions are there than monkeys?

7 − 5 =

On the beach, 8 kids built sandcastles, and 6 kids flew kites.
How many fewer kids flew kites?

8 − 6 =

A roller coaster has 8 riders, and the carousel has 4 riders.
How many fewer riders are on the carousel?

8 − 4 =

At the aquarium, 7 dolphins swam near the glass, and 2 turtles floated by.
How many fewer turtles were there?

7 − 2 =

The shop sold 9 chocolate cones and 6 vanilla cones.
How many fewer vanilla cones were sold?

9 − 6 =

At Mia’s birthday party, 6 kids danced, and 3 kids played games.
How many fewer kids played games?

6 − 3 =

During the game, Ben scored 6 goals, and Max scored 2 goals.
How many fewer goals did Max score?

6 − 2 =

On the farm, the brown cow ate 5 apples, and the white cow ate 2 apples.
How many fewer apples did the white cow eat?

5 − 2 =

At camp, 6 campers roasted marshmallows, and 5 campers told stories.
How many fewer campers told stories?

6 − 5 =

In art class, 5 students painted, and 3 students drew pictures.
How many fewer students drew pictures?

5 − 3 =

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