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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-18VJDYK-ZTN0

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1.41 - 11 =
2.92 - 82 =
3.66 - 30 =
4.87 - 85 =
5.46 - 12 =
6.72 - 21 =
7.33 - 31 =
8.54 - 24 =
9.93 - 53 =
10.74 - 20 =
11.48 - 27 =
12.30 - 20 =

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. 41 - 11 =30
  2. 92 - 82 =10
  3. 66 - 30 =36
  4. 87 - 85 =2
  5. 46 - 12 =34
  6. 72 - 21 =51
  7. 33 - 31 =2
  8. 54 - 24 =30
  9. 93 - 53 =40
  10. 74 - 20 =54
  11. 48 - 27 =21
  12. 30 - 20 =10

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.