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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-160AE2P-Y5PE

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1.75 - 28 =
2.14 - 13 =
3.46 - 19 =
4.36 - 27 =
5.50 - 42 =
6.77 - 18 =
7.92 - 76 =
8.51 - 34 =
9.90 - 79 =
10.61 - 59 =
11.36 - 28 =
12.90 - 81 =
13.82 - 65 =
14.95 - 88 =

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. 75 - 28 =47
  2. 14 - 13 =1
  3. 46 - 19 =27
  4. 36 - 27 =9
  5. 50 - 42 =8
  6. 77 - 18 =59
  7. 92 - 76 =16
  8. 51 - 34 =17
  9. 90 - 79 =11
  10. 61 - 59 =2
  11. 36 - 28 =8
  12. 90 - 81 =9
  13. 82 - 65 =17
  14. 95 - 88 =7

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.