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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-IPEX1M-15VF

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

16 - 12 =

2.

65 - 15 =

3.

65 - 21 =

4.

52 - 40 =

5.

82 - 11 =

6.

54 - 12 =

7.

66 - 36 =

8.

90 - 40 =

9.

66 - 14 =

10.

45 - 13 =

11.

15 - 15 =

12.

53 - 22 =

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 - 12 =4
  2. 65 - 15 =50
  3. 65 - 21 =44
  4. 52 - 40 =12
  5. 82 - 11 =71
  6. 54 - 12 =42
  7. 66 - 36 =30
  8. 90 - 40 =50
  9. 66 - 14 =52
  10. 45 - 13 =32
  11. 15 - 15 =0
  12. 53 - 22 =31

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.