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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-R3DKXB-1LE9

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1.88 - 35 =
2.61 - 31 =
3.50 - 10 =
4.89 - 60 =
5.40 - 20 =
6.93 - 81 =
7.94 - 60 =
8.63 - 33 =
9.15 - 12 =
10.76 - 51 =
11.19 - 19 =
12.41 - 20 =

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. 88 - 35 =53
  2. 61 - 31 =30
  3. 50 - 10 =40
  4. 89 - 60 =29
  5. 40 - 20 =20
  6. 93 - 81 =12
  7. 94 - 60 =34
  8. 63 - 33 =30
  9. 15 - 12 =3
  10. 76 - 51 =25
  11. 19 - 19 =0
  12. 41 - 20 =21

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.