Grade 2 · Year 3 · Class 2 · ages 7–8

2-digit subtraction worksheets.

Free printable 2-digit subtraction worksheets with answer keys. Subtracting two-digit numbers, with and without regrouping. Choose the level and the number of questions, then download a PDF or print.

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Year 3 · Class 2
Ages 7–8
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2-digit subtraction

Grade 2 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 1460

Name Date Score / 12

1.29−18
2.47−26
3.55−45
4.41−12
5.58−41
6.71−28
7.77−12
8.71−62
9.87−40
10.74−69
11.71−63
12.73−30

About 2-digit subtraction worksheets

Subtracting two-digit numbers, with and without regrouping. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 2 (Year 3, Class 2) (ages 7–8) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.

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If the top ones digit is smaller, borrow one ten and add 10 to the ones before subtracting.

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Easy: 98 − 80 =
Medium: 32 − 20 =
Challenge: 48 − 19 =

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What grade are 2-digit subtraction worksheets for?

2-digit subtraction is usually taught around Grade 2 (Year 3, Class 2), for ages 7–8. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.

Do these 2-digit subtraction worksheets include an answer key?

Yes. Press Download PDF with the answer key switched on and the last page lists every answer. Turn the key off for a clean student copy.

Can I make a new worksheet with different questions?

Yes. Press New worksheet for a fresh set of questions. Each sheet has a sheet number printed on it; open this page with the same level, question count and number to get exactly the same sheet again.

How do I help a child who finds 2-digit subtraction hard?

If the top ones digit is smaller, borrow one ten and add 10 to the ones before subtracting. Start with the easy level, and practise a few minutes every day rather than one long session.

How do I explain borrowing in subtraction?

When the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, take one from the next column to the left and add ten to the digit you are working on. Using base-ten blocks helps children see why this works.

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