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How do we use fact families to subtract?

Goal:

Goal:

Practice!

Goal: Can you use a fact family to help you subtract?

Let’s practice subtracting with fact families! You will need this subtraction page . Be sure to grab scissors and a pencil.

What is 55 - 12 = ___? Let’s find the difference!

fact family triangle with empty number boxes in each corner and 52 - 12 = ? in the center

Write your answer in the blank. Click 'Show Me' to check your work!

55 - 12 = 43. These three numbers make a fact family! Can you put the fact-family tiles on the fact-family triangle? Write the missing number on the blank tile.

fact family triangle with circled empty number boxes in each corner and 52 - 12 = 43 in the center

Can you make the second subtraction sentence? Remember to use the whole and parts on the fact-family triangle.

fact family triangle with 12 in the bottom left, 43 in the bottom right, and 55 in the top. 55 - 12 = 43 and an unknown subtraction sentence in the middle.

Great job! You completed the fact-family triangle!

fact family triangle with 12 in the bottom left, 43 in the bottom right, and 55 in the top. 55 - 12 = 43 and 55 - 43 = 12 in the middle.

Use this worksheet to subtract with fact families!

Fact Family Subtraction