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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-16U975M-Y5PE

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1.43 - 37 =
2.22 - 18 =
3.39 - 38 =
4.18 - 10 =
5.64 - 55 =
6.97 - 18 =
7.98 - 89 =
8.30 - 18 =
9.69 - 11 =
10.26 - 19 =
11.62 - 39 =
12.78 - 39 =
13.12 - 10 =
14.45 - 27 =

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. 43 - 37 =6
  2. 22 - 18 =4
  3. 39 - 38 =1
  4. 18 - 10 =8
  5. 64 - 55 =9
  6. 97 - 18 =79
  7. 98 - 89 =9
  8. 30 - 18 =12
  9. 69 - 11 =58
  10. 26 - 19 =7
  11. 62 - 39 =23
  12. 78 - 39 =39
  13. 12 - 10 =2
  14. 45 - 27 =18

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.