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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-PPFKGG-1LE9

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1.54 - 23 =
2.65 - 65 =
3.47 - 43 =
4.22 - 20 =
5.25 - 10 =
6.90 - 70 =
7.49 - 43 =
8.97 - 84 =
9.33 - 10 =
10.35 - 34 =
11.45 - 11 =
12.25 - 21 =

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. 54 - 23 =31
  2. 65 - 65 =0
  3. 47 - 43 =4
  4. 22 - 20 =2
  5. 25 - 10 =15
  6. 90 - 70 =20
  7. 49 - 43 =6
  8. 97 - 84 =13
  9. 33 - 10 =23
  10. 35 - 34 =1
  11. 45 - 11 =34
  12. 25 - 21 =4

Worked example

78 - 35 = 43. Subtract ones, then tens.

Common mistake

Starting with the tens and losing track of the ones column.

Helpful hint

Start in the ones column.