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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

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

1.

53 - 20 =

2.

78 - 16 =

3.

46 - 35 =

4.

15 - 11 =

5.

62 - 42 =

6.

41 - 41 =

7.

57 - 37 =

8.

92 - 21 =

9.

74 - 21 =

10.

36 - 35 =

11.

49 - 36 =

12.

54 - 40 =

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. 53 - 20 =33
  2. 78 - 16 =62
  3. 46 - 35 =11
  4. 15 - 11 =4
  5. 62 - 42 =20
  6. 41 - 41 =0
  7. 57 - 37 =20
  8. 92 - 21 =71
  9. 74 - 21 =53
  10. 36 - 35 =1
  11. 49 - 36 =13
  12. 54 - 40 =14

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.