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2-digit subtraction word problems worksheets.

Free printable 2-digit subtraction word problems worksheets with answer keys. Stories that need taking away two-digit numbers. 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 word problems

Grade 2 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 55182

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  1. 1.Diya has 20 laddoos. Diya gives away 10. How many laddoos does Diya have left?
  2. 2.Arjun has 37 laddoos. Arjun gives away 12. How many laddoos does Arjun have left?
  3. 3.A box holds 30 balloons. 22 are red. How many balloons are not red?
  4. 4.Vikram has 15 books. Vikram gives away 2. How many books does Vikram have left?
  5. 5.Ravi has 33 laddoos. Ravi gives away 17. How many laddoos does Ravi have left?
  6. 6.A box holds 79 marbles. 47 are red. How many marbles are not red?
  7. 7.A box holds 57 stickers. 53 are red. How many stickers are not red?
  8. 8.Imran has 13 marbles. Imran gives away 8. How many marbles does Imran have left?
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2-digit subtraction word problems

Grade 2 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 55182

Name Date Score / 12

  1. 9.A box holds 62 marbles. 37 are red. How many marbles are not red?
  2. 10.A box holds 18 laddoos. 7 are red. How many laddoos are not red?
  3. 11.Vikram has 16 stamps. Vikram gives away 10. How many stamps does Vikram have left?
  4. 12.A box holds 36 balloons. 6 are red. How many balloons are not red?
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About 2-digit subtraction word problems worksheets

Stories that need taking away two-digit numbers. 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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The whole comes first and the part you take away second. Check by adding the answer back.

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  • Easy: A box holds 14 balloons. 6 are red. How many balloons are not red? ___
  • Medium: A box holds 55 mangoes. 19 are red. How many mangoes are not red? ___
  • Challenge: Vikram has 98 mangoes. Vikram gives away 60. How many mangoes does Vikram have left? ___

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What grade are 2-digit subtraction word problems worksheets for?

2-digit subtraction word problems 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 word problems 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 word problems hard?

The whole comes first and the part you take away second. Check by adding the answer back. 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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