Grade 2 · Math · Challenge
Free Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing worksheet - version 12
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-1BXF0L9-ZTN0
1.88 - 87 =
2.68 - 41 =
3.27 - 17 =
4.87 - 47 =
5.78 - 45 =
6.54 - 30 =
7.69 - 51 =
8.69 - 30 =
9.24 - 24 =
10.57 - 12 =
11.74 - 34 =
12.95 - 74 =
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 12
- 88 - 87 =1
- 68 - 41 =27
- 27 - 17 =10
- 87 - 47 =40
- 78 - 45 =33
- 54 - 30 =24
- 69 - 51 =18
- 69 - 30 =39
- 24 - 24 =0
- 57 - 12 =45
- 74 - 34 =40
- 95 - 74 =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.