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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1PBNAYR-1LE9

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1.93 - 42 =
2.26 - 20 =
3.37 - 20 =
4.51 - 30 =
5.33 - 21 =
6.34 - 24 =
7.12 - 12 =
8.74 - 54 =
9.24 - 11 =
10.74 - 63 =
11.62 - 51 =
12.99 - 29 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. 93 - 42 =51
  2. 26 - 20 =6
  3. 37 - 20 =17
  4. 51 - 30 =21
  5. 33 - 21 =12
  6. 34 - 24 =10
  7. 12 - 12 =0
  8. 74 - 54 =20
  9. 24 - 11 =13
  10. 74 - 63 =11
  11. 62 - 51 =11
  12. 99 - 29 =70

Worked example

78 - 35 = 43. Subtract ones, then tens.

Common mistake

Starting with the tens and losing track of the ones column.

Helpful hint

Start in the ones column.