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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1BNFEWA-ZTN0

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1.94 - 33 =
2.29 - 18 =
3.12 - 10 =
4.25 - 15 =
5.54 - 20 =
6.24 - 10 =
7.33 - 20 =
8.74 - 52 =
9.26 - 11 =
10.28 - 26 =
11.66 - 24 =
12.24 - 20 =

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. 94 - 33 =61
  2. 29 - 18 =11
  3. 12 - 10 =2
  4. 25 - 15 =10
  5. 54 - 20 =34
  6. 24 - 10 =14
  7. 33 - 20 =13
  8. 74 - 52 =22
  9. 26 - 11 =15
  10. 28 - 26 =2
  11. 66 - 24 =42
  12. 24 - 20 =4

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.