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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 14 questions · Version PG-12YYL0S-1N26

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1.47 - 19 =
2.78 - 59 =
3.22 - 14 =
4.29 - 20 =
5.72 - 19 =
6.17 - 17 =
7.22 - 18 =
8.43 - 18 =
9.48 - 19 =
10.88 - 69 =
11.75 - 29 =
12.40 - 16 =
13.32 - 28 =
14.60 - 52 =

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. 47 - 19 =28
  2. 78 - 59 =19
  3. 22 - 14 =8
  4. 29 - 20 =9
  5. 72 - 19 =53
  6. 17 - 17 =0
  7. 22 - 18 =4
  8. 43 - 18 =25
  9. 48 - 19 =29
  10. 88 - 69 =19
  11. 75 - 29 =46
  12. 40 - 16 =24
  13. 32 - 28 =4
  14. 60 - 52 =8

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.