It is important that children recognise that subtraction questions can be phrased in several different ways. These four worksheets use the following: 9 take away 4 take 4 from 9 9 subtract 4 subtract 4 from 9 what is 4 less than 9 ? how many less is 4 than 9 ? With these questions children sometimes become confused as to which number they are subtracting from and this can lead to problems later with written methods, so it is worthwhile spending time on these terms. These worksheets can be found in the Superbrains section, under Subtraction. Go to our Subtraction questions.