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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

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

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1.58 - 20 =
2.97 - 24 =
3.58 - 35 =
4.38 - 11 =
5.52 - 40 =
6.78 - 73 =
7.35 - 33 =
8.55 - 10 =
9.56 - 45 =
10.89 - 21 =
11.61 - 50 =
12.69 - 52 =

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. 58 - 20 =38
  2. 97 - 24 =73
  3. 58 - 35 =23
  4. 38 - 11 =27
  5. 52 - 40 =12
  6. 78 - 73 =5
  7. 35 - 33 =2
  8. 55 - 10 =45
  9. 56 - 45 =11
  10. 89 - 21 =68
  11. 61 - 50 =11
  12. 69 - 52 =17

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.