Grade 2 · Math · Challenge
Free Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing worksheet - version 11
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-1B3G7IC-ZTN0
1.64 - 33 =
2.16 - 12 =
3.21 - 20 =
4.29 - 12 =
5.98 - 64 =
6.81 - 61 =
7.75 - 73 =
8.38 - 35 =
9.39 - 21 =
10.77 - 25 =
11.75 - 34 =
12.59 - 22 =
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 11
- 64 - 33 =31
- 16 - 12 =4
- 21 - 20 =1
- 29 - 12 =17
- 98 - 64 =34
- 81 - 61 =20
- 75 - 73 =2
- 38 - 35 =3
- 39 - 21 =18
- 77 - 25 =52
- 75 - 34 =41
- 59 - 22 =37
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.