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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-9PG4DU-ZTN0

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1.44 - 30 =
2.95 - 13 =
3.92 - 70 =
4.82 - 42 =
5.57 - 47 =
6.80 - 50 =
7.76 - 66 =
8.43 - 21 =
9.78 - 18 =
10.28 - 23 =
11.11 - 11 =
12.40 - 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. 44 - 30 =14
  2. 95 - 13 =82
  3. 92 - 70 =22
  4. 82 - 42 =40
  5. 57 - 47 =10
  6. 80 - 50 =30
  7. 76 - 66 =10
  8. 43 - 21 =22
  9. 78 - 18 =60
  10. 28 - 23 =5
  11. 11 - 11 =0
  12. 40 - 20 =20

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.