PencilGo

Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1Q5M41O-1LE9

Free printable
1.72 - 71 =
2.32 - 12 =
3.62 - 22 =
4.54 - 20 =
5.29 - 16 =
6.93 - 91 =
7.55 - 43 =
8.61 - 21 =
9.47 - 32 =
10.28 - 11 =
11.51 - 30 =
12.66 - 32 =

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 4
  1. 72 - 71 =1
  2. 32 - 12 =20
  3. 62 - 22 =40
  4. 54 - 20 =34
  5. 29 - 16 =13
  6. 93 - 91 =2
  7. 55 - 43 =12
  8. 61 - 21 =40
  9. 47 - 32 =15
  10. 28 - 11 =17
  11. 51 - 30 =21
  12. 66 - 32 =34

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.