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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-SRB735-1LE9

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1.27 - 16 =
2.91 - 91 =
3.18 - 18 =
4.51 - 51 =
5.85 - 85 =
6.33 - 11 =
7.52 - 11 =
8.10 - 10 =
9.48 - 35 =
10.81 - 40 =
11.17 - 11 =
12.59 - 46 =

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. 27 - 16 =11
  2. 91 - 91 =0
  3. 18 - 18 =0
  4. 51 - 51 =0
  5. 85 - 85 =0
  6. 33 - 11 =22
  7. 52 - 11 =41
  8. 10 - 10 =0
  9. 48 - 35 =13
  10. 81 - 40 =41
  11. 17 - 11 =6
  12. 59 - 46 =13

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.