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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-SHBLE6-1LE9

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1.53 - 33 =
2.34 - 33 =
3.59 - 59 =
4.40 - 30 =
5.28 - 13 =
6.96 - 73 =
7.22 - 11 =
8.12 - 12 =
9.26 - 22 =
10.32 - 30 =
11.31 - 30 =
12.57 - 43 =

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. 53 - 33 =20
  2. 34 - 33 =1
  3. 59 - 59 =0
  4. 40 - 30 =10
  5. 28 - 13 =15
  6. 96 - 73 =23
  7. 22 - 11 =11
  8. 12 - 12 =0
  9. 26 - 22 =4
  10. 32 - 30 =2
  11. 31 - 30 =1
  12. 57 - 43 =14

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.