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Worksheets›Grade 2›Addition & subtraction›Two-digit subtraction

Two-Digit Subtraction Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 2CCSS 2.NBT.B.5Answer key includedPDF · Print
Open in generatorStart with an easy sheet

Easy: No regrouping

  1. 1.85 − 20 =
  2. 2.61 − 41 =
  3. 3.85 − 52 =
  4. 4.78 − 12 =
  5. 5.59 − 53 =
  6. 6.79 − 23 =
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Subtract the ones, then the tens. When there aren't enough ones, break a ten into 10 ones first.

Easy91 − 50 =No regroupingMedium63 − 24 =Regrouping a tenHard60 − 43 =Subtracting from 100 and other tens

How to solve it: a worked example

Subtract.

  1. Start92 − 51 =
  2. Check by adding51 + 41 = 92
  3. Answer41

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Taking the smaller ones digit from the larger, so 52 − 27 becomes 35.
  • Regrouping but forgetting to take one away from the tens.
  • Treating the zeros in 100 − 46 as nothing to subtract from.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix two-digit subtraction with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

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