Subtraction Table
The complete subtraction table from 1−1 to 12−12. Use this interactive reference chart to learn, memorise, and master your subtraction facts.
Subtraction Chart 1–12
| − | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Result is 0 Halving Negative
How to Read the Subtraction Table
1. Find the first number in the left column (coloured header).
2. Find the second number in the top row (coloured header).
3. Follow the row and column until they meet - that's your answer!
Tips for Learning Subtraction Facts
Think addition in reverse
Every subtraction fact has an addition partner. If 7 + 5 = 12, then 12 − 5 = 7. Learning your addition table helps with subtraction too!
Count back from the bigger number
For small differences, start at the larger number and count backwards. For 11 − 3: 10, 9, 8 - the answer is 8.
Count up to find the gap
Instead of taking away, count up from the smaller number. For 13 − 8, count: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 - that's 5 steps.
Use doubles to subtract
If you know 6 + 6 = 12, then 12 − 6 = 6 instantly. Doubles make many subtraction facts automatic.
Zero gives the same number
Any number minus 0 is itself (8 − 0 = 8). And any number minus itself is always 0!
Subtract by making 10's
Break the problem into steps through 10. For 15 − 8: first 15 − 5 = 10, then 10 − 3 = 7.
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