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Subtraction Within 100

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 14 questions · Version PG-9SHAWS-Y5PE

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

88 - 46 =

2.

32 - 31 =

3.

29 - 17 =

4.

33 - 32 =

5.

18 - 3 =

6.

75 - 30 =

7.

90 - 90 =

8.

1 - 1 =

9.

90 - 44 =

10.

93 - 28 =

11.

30 - 14 =

12.

50 - 36 =

13.

91 - 34 =

14.

43 - 26 =

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.

Show answers for version 9
  1. 88 - 46 =42
  2. 32 - 31 =1
  3. 29 - 17 =12
  4. 33 - 32 =1
  5. 18 - 3 =15
  6. 75 - 30 =45
  7. 90 - 90 =0
  8. 1 - 1 =0
  9. 90 - 44 =46
  10. 93 - 28 =65
  11. 30 - 14 =16
  12. 50 - 36 =14
  13. 91 - 34 =57
  14. 43 - 26 =17

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.