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Subtraction Within 100

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-B6FBDN-Y5PE

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

47 - 28 =

2.

78 - 73 =

3.

26 - 26 =

4.

95 - 23 =

5.

40 - 8 =

6.

27 - 2 =

7.

66 - 3 =

8.

47 - 35 =

9.

57 - 17 =

10.

81 - 80 =

11.

48 - 6 =

12.

28 - 16 =

13.

66 - 34 =

14.

42 - 3 =

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 - 28 =19
  2. 78 - 73 =5
  3. 26 - 26 =0
  4. 95 - 23 =72
  5. 40 - 8 =32
  6. 27 - 2 =25
  7. 66 - 3 =63
  8. 47 - 35 =12
  9. 57 - 17 =40
  10. 81 - 80 =1
  11. 48 - 6 =42
  12. 28 - 16 =12
  13. 66 - 34 =32
  14. 42 - 3 =39

Worked example

73 - 28 = 45. Regroup 7 tens 3 ones as 6 tens 13 ones.

Common mistake

Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger digit in each column regardless of order.

Helpful hint

Line up place values before subtracting.