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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-RNCSB9-1LE9

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1.22 - 12 =
2.25 - 21 =
3.41 - 40 =
4.37 - 13 =
5.57 - 30 =
6.71 - 11 =
7.20 - 10 =
8.23 - 11 =
9.62 - 31 =
10.41 - 30 =
11.36 - 10 =
12.26 - 25 =

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. 22 - 12 =10
  2. 25 - 21 =4
  3. 41 - 40 =1
  4. 37 - 13 =24
  5. 57 - 30 =27
  6. 71 - 11 =60
  7. 20 - 10 =10
  8. 23 - 11 =12
  9. 62 - 31 =31
  10. 41 - 30 =11
  11. 36 - 10 =26
  12. 26 - 25 =1

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.