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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1ATGLTD-ZTN0

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1.30 - 10 =
2.95 - 54 =
3.63 - 11 =
4.72 - 50 =
5.21 - 20 =
6.67 - 62 =
7.30 - 30 =
8.58 - 33 =
9.52 - 41 =
10.39 - 19 =
11.40 - 10 =
12.10 - 10 =

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. 30 - 10 =20
  2. 95 - 54 =41
  3. 63 - 11 =52
  4. 72 - 50 =22
  5. 21 - 20 =1
  6. 67 - 62 =5
  7. 30 - 30 =0
  8. 58 - 33 =25
  9. 52 - 41 =11
  10. 39 - 19 =20
  11. 40 - 10 =30
  12. 10 - 10 =0

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.