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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-ATEJ5Q-ZTN0

1.

16 - 13 =

2.

19 - 13 =

3.

15 - 12 =

4.

91 - 30 =

5.

69 - 31 =

6.

24 - 13 =

7.

76 - 64 =

8.

33 - 22 =

9.

32 - 21 =

10.

85 - 74 =

11.

48 - 15 =

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. 16 - 13 =3
  2. 19 - 13 =6
  3. 15 - 12 =3
  4. 91 - 30 =61
  5. 69 - 31 =38
  6. 24 - 13 =11
  7. 76 - 64 =12
  8. 33 - 22 =11
  9. 32 - 21 =11
  10. 85 - 74 =11
  11. 48 - 15 =33
  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.