Subtracting Decimals to the Hundredths: Use a Grid

Sharpen subtraction skills with this fifth-grade decimal worksheet! In each of nine problems, students will cross out squares on the grid in order to model the equation. From there, learners will be able to count the remaining squares to find the difference and solve the problem.

Visually representing subtraction can help growing mathematicians understand what decimal subtraction means. Mastering this skill will build students’ math fluency and prepare them for working with decimals to the thousandths place, as well as more complicated decimal functions such as multiplication or division.

To continue practicing decimal subtraction, check out the Subtracting Decimals: Decimal Line-Up #1 worksheet. For an engaging hands-on subtraction challenge, try Subtracting Decimals: Puzzle Fun.