Grade 2 · Math · Challenge
Free Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing worksheet - version 1
Subtract two-digit numbers when each top digit is large enough. This printable version includes 12 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-C7CJML-ZTN0
1.11 - 11 =
2.74 - 44 =
3.32 - 12 =
4.85 - 33 =
5.68 - 38 =
6.20 - 10 =
7.77 - 77 =
8.27 - 23 =
9.99 - 12 =
10.41 - 40 =
11.34 - 14 =
12.61 - 31 =
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 1
- 11 - 11 =0
- 74 - 44 =30
- 32 - 12 =20
- 85 - 33 =52
- 68 - 38 =30
- 20 - 10 =10
- 77 - 77 =0
- 27 - 23 =4
- 99 - 12 =87
- 41 - 40 =1
- 34 - 14 =20
- 61 - 31 =30
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.