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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-MRU3CP-Y5PE

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1.52 - 25 =
2.86 - 79 =
3.84 - 66 =
4.31 - 14 =
5.41 - 24 =
6.66 - 57 =
7.28 - 19 =
8.21 - 17 =
9.11 - 11 =
10.35 - 29 =
11.19 - 14 =
12.17 - 14 =
13.29 - 22 =
14.53 - 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. 52 - 25 =27
  2. 86 - 79 =7
  3. 84 - 66 =18
  4. 31 - 14 =17
  5. 41 - 24 =17
  6. 66 - 57 =9
  7. 28 - 19 =9
  8. 21 - 17 =4
  9. 11 - 11 =0
  10. 35 - 29 =6
  11. 19 - 14 =5
  12. 17 - 14 =3
  13. 29 - 22 =7
  14. 53 - 27 =26

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.