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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-A9FBRS-ZTN0

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1.54 - 32 =
2.19 - 10 =
3.73 - 13 =
4.71 - 50 =
5.39 - 39 =
6.29 - 21 =
7.97 - 37 =
8.95 - 50 =
9.85 - 34 =
10.81 - 11 =
11.55 - 53 =
12.98 - 97 =

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. 54 - 32 =22
  2. 19 - 10 =9
  3. 73 - 13 =60
  4. 71 - 50 =21
  5. 39 - 39 =0
  6. 29 - 21 =8
  7. 97 - 37 =60
  8. 95 - 50 =45
  9. 85 - 34 =51
  10. 81 - 11 =70
  11. 55 - 53 =2
  12. 98 - 97 =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.