Add and subtract money - up to £1
31 October 2026
Adding and subtracting money is a key skill for everyday maths. Here is a simple example to show how to work out how much money is left after spending some pence, using amounts up to £1.
Worked example
You have 65p. You spend 27p. How much money do you have left?
Step 1: Write the subtraction. 65p - 27p
Step 2: Subtract the pence.
65 - 27 = 38
Step 3: Write the answer with pence.
You have 38p left.
Key insight: After working through this example, your child will be able to spot the numbers to subtract and write the answer in pence. Similar questions using money up to £1 are ready for practice, helping to build confidence step by step.
