Grade 2 · Math · Challenge
Free Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing worksheet - version 3
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-BNDC8N-ZTN0
1.
72 - 22 =
2.
99 - 61 =
3.
86 - 72 =
4.
98 - 15 =
5.
83 - 32 =
6.
59 - 34 =
7.
17 - 14 =
8.
60 - 20 =
9.
56 - 56 =
10.
38 - 23 =
11.
51 - 40 =
12.
52 - 12 =
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 3
- 72 - 22 =50
- 99 - 61 =38
- 86 - 72 =14
- 98 - 15 =83
- 83 - 32 =51
- 59 - 34 =25
- 17 - 14 =3
- 60 - 20 =40
- 56 - 56 =0
- 38 - 23 =15
- 51 - 40 =11
- 52 - 12 =40
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.