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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 14 questions · Version PG-138Y6PR-1N26

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1.34 - 29 =
2.68 - 39 =
3.55 - 46 =
4.64 - 48 =
5.46 - 19 =
6.87 - 68 =
7.79 - 72 =
8.52 - 16 =
9.26 - 19 =
10.80 - 15 =
11.86 - 68 =
12.83 - 75 =
13.10 - 10 =
14.90 - 67 =

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. 34 - 29 =5
  2. 68 - 39 =29
  3. 55 - 46 =9
  4. 64 - 48 =16
  5. 46 - 19 =27
  6. 87 - 68 =19
  7. 79 - 72 =7
  8. 52 - 16 =36
  9. 26 - 19 =7
  10. 80 - 15 =65
  11. 86 - 68 =18
  12. 83 - 75 =8
  13. 10 - 10 =0
  14. 90 - 67 =23

Worked example

52 - 27 = 25. Regroup 52 as 4 tens and 12 ones.

Common mistake

Regrouping the ones but forgetting to reduce the tens digit.

Helpful hint

Trade one ten for ten ones, then subtract.