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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

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

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1.68 - 40 =
2.42 - 12 =
3.43 - 21 =
4.53 - 13 =
5.60 - 30 =
6.62 - 52 =
7.81 - 60 =
8.49 - 26 =
9.36 - 14 =
10.48 - 30 =
11.70 - 10 =
12.89 - 58 =

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. 68 - 40 =28
  2. 42 - 12 =30
  3. 43 - 21 =22
  4. 53 - 13 =40
  5. 60 - 30 =30
  6. 62 - 52 =10
  7. 81 - 60 =21
  8. 49 - 26 =23
  9. 36 - 14 =22
  10. 48 - 30 =18
  11. 70 - 10 =60
  12. 89 - 58 =31

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.