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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-H1HAVS-15VF

1.

52 - 12 =

2.

68 - 20 =

3.

48 - 45 =

4.

58 - 51 =

5.

26 - 11 =

6.

91 - 90 =

7.

52 - 30 =

8.

31 - 20 =

9.

56 - 21 =

10.

57 - 50 =

11.

69 - 62 =

12.

43 - 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. 52 - 12 =40
  2. 68 - 20 =48
  3. 48 - 45 =3
  4. 58 - 51 =7
  5. 26 - 11 =15
  6. 91 - 90 =1
  7. 52 - 30 =22
  8. 31 - 20 =11
  9. 56 - 21 =35
  10. 57 - 50 =7
  11. 69 - 62 =7
  12. 43 - 40 =3

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.