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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-PZF65F-1LE9

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1.48 - 31 =
2.77 - 65 =
3.50 - 40 =
4.36 - 21 =
5.11 - 10 =
6.10 - 10 =
7.50 - 30 =
8.96 - 33 =
9.80 - 10 =
10.27 - 15 =
11.70 - 60 =
12.94 - 61 =

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. 48 - 31 =17
  2. 77 - 65 =12
  3. 50 - 40 =10
  4. 36 - 21 =15
  5. 11 - 10 =1
  6. 10 - 10 =0
  7. 50 - 30 =20
  8. 96 - 33 =63
  9. 80 - 10 =70
  10. 27 - 15 =12
  11. 70 - 60 =10
  12. 94 - 61 =33

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.