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Subtraction Within 100

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-BGEX2M-Y5PE

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

77 - 10 =

2.

42 - 8 =

3.

69 - 62 =

4.

18 - 15 =

5.

63 - 22 =

6.

52 - 40 =

7.

84 - 80 =

8.

95 - 3 =

9.

24 - 7 =

10.

10 - 10 =

11.

91 - 3 =

12.

54 - 15 =

13.

69 - 0 =

14.

72 - 11 =

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. 77 - 10 =67
  2. 42 - 8 =34
  3. 69 - 62 =7
  4. 18 - 15 =3
  5. 63 - 22 =41
  6. 52 - 40 =12
  7. 84 - 80 =4
  8. 95 - 3 =92
  9. 24 - 7 =17
  10. 10 - 10 =0
  11. 91 - 3 =88
  12. 54 - 15 =39
  13. 69 - 0 =69
  14. 72 - 11 =61

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.