3 Digit Addition and Subtraction, With and Without Regrouping

Column addition and subtraction of 3-digit numbers, sequenced from no regrouping through regrouping in the ones, tens and hundreds, then on to sums of three or four 3-digit numbers.
Grades
Grades 3–4
File type
Multiple File Types

Updated Sep 20, 2026

Subject
Addition, Addition and Subtraction, Math
Topic
Subtract, 3-Digit Numbers
Resource types
Worksheets

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There are 10 sets of Worksheets providing an excellent straightforward resource for practicing column addition and subtraction of 3 Digit numbers, differentiated with and without regrouping applying the standard algorithm.

They are organized in such a way that your students can develop their proficiency one step at a time, beginning with no regrouping, then bringing in regrouping in easy stages until they are ready to add up three or four 3-digit numbers with regrouping with units, tens and hundreds. 

Addition 

  • No regrouping 

  • Regrouping  I - Units only

  • Regrouping II - Units and tens

  • Regrouping III -Units, tens and hundreds

  • Adding three 3 Digit numbers

  • Adding four 3 Digit numbers

Subtraction 

  • No regrouping

  • Regrouping I - Units only

  • Regrouping II - Units and tens, 2nd number is a 2-Digit number

  • Regrouping III - Units and tens

Answers can be found on the second page of every worksheet and they are automatically generated when you create a new worksheet.

How many worksheets are in each set ?

Almost unlimited.  At the click of a button all the numbers are randomised, so the questions change every time.  This will allow you to create as many new worksheets you will need for practice throughout the year (classwork, homework, revision, fillers etc) or even give small groups of students in your class different sets of questions either at the same or different levels. Print out as many unique worksheets as you need. Your students will never run short of practice.

As these sheets need little explanation, they are ideal if you need to leave work for a replacement teacher.

Note
These resources are PDF documents and work with the official  Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows or Mac computers with the randomising buttons also working via a touchscreen (PC or Mac)or on an Interactive Whiteboard.

Need a refresher with 2-Digit numbers ?
Try this: Add and Subtract 2-digit numbers with and without regrouping Grade 2

For more challenging exercises: Add and Subtract 4 and 5 digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm

Extend the subtraction practice with these four-digit regrouping worksheets when students are ready.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Add 3-digit numbers with the standard algorithm, with and without regrouping

  • Subtract 3-digit numbers with regrouping in the ones and tens

  • Add three or four 3-digit numbers in a single column

Skills covered

  • Staged regrouping — working through sets that add regrouping one place value at a time

  • Multi-addend columns — keeping track of regrouped values when three or four numbers are stacked

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