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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 14 questions · Version PG-RJ86XC-1N26

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1.78 - 49 =
2.78 - 19 =
3.99 - 84 =
4.27 - 18 =
5.27 - 19 =
6.39 - 20 =
7.73 - 26 =
8.12 - 11 =
9.46 - 19 =
10.24 - 16 =
11.16 - 13 =
12.98 - 39 =
13.69 - 65 =
14.45 - 28 =

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. 78 - 49 =29
  2. 78 - 19 =59
  3. 99 - 84 =15
  4. 27 - 18 =9
  5. 27 - 19 =8
  6. 39 - 20 =19
  7. 73 - 26 =47
  8. 12 - 11 =1
  9. 46 - 19 =27
  10. 24 - 16 =8
  11. 16 - 13 =3
  12. 98 - 39 =59
  13. 69 - 65 =4
  14. 45 - 28 =17

Worked example

52 - 27 = 25. Regroup 52 as 4 tens and 12 ones.

Common mistake

Regrouping the ones but forgetting to reduce the tens digit.

Helpful hint

Trade one ten for ten ones, then subtract.