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Two-Digit Subtraction With Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 14 questions · Version PG-15QULYI-1N26

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1.42 - 17 =
2.29 - 18 =
3.51 - 27 =
4.65 - 36 =
5.77 - 49 =
6.57 - 29 =
7.83 - 46 =
8.73 - 56 =
9.50 - 46 =
10.72 - 46 =
11.66 - 59 =
12.75 - 27 =
13.17 - 13 =
14.54 - 35 =

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. 42 - 17 =25
  2. 29 - 18 =11
  3. 51 - 27 =24
  4. 65 - 36 =29
  5. 77 - 49 =28
  6. 57 - 29 =28
  7. 83 - 46 =37
  8. 73 - 56 =17
  9. 50 - 46 =4
  10. 72 - 46 =26
  11. 66 - 59 =7
  12. 75 - 27 =48
  13. 17 - 13 =4
  14. 54 - 35 =19

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.