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Grade 2 Math — Subtracting within 100

Take one two-digit number away from another.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.62 − 27 = ?

  2. 2.54 − 21 = ?

  3. 3.Sort these subtractions by whether you must break a ten open.

    Groups: No breaking needed · Must break a ten

    • 47 − 13
    • 54 − 21
    • 73 − 19
    • 62 − 27
    • 66 − 40
    • 85 − 46

  4. 4.85 − 46 = ?

  5. 5.90 − 38 = ?

  6. 6.Match each subtraction to its answer.

    • 58 − 24
    • 71 − 35
    • 90 − 47
    • 82 − 19
    • 43
    • 36
    • 63
    • 34

  7. 7.Put these subtractions in order, smallest answer first.

    • 66 − 40
    • 31 − 16
    • 73 − 19
    • 54 − 21

  8. 8.Tap where 45 − 12 lands.

    Mark the line with an X.

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Answer key — Grade 2 Math — Subtracting within 100

  1. 1. 35
  2. 2. 33
  3. 3. 47 − 13 → No breaking needed; 62 − 27 → Must break a ten; 85 − 46 → Must break a ten; 54 − 21 → No breaking needed; 73 − 19 → Must break a ten; 66 − 40 → No breaking needed
  4. 4. 39
  5. 5. 52
  6. 6. 58 − 24 → 34; 71 − 35 → 36; 90 − 47 → 43; 82 − 19 → 63
  7. 7. 1. 31 − 16 2. 66 − 40 3. 54 − 21 4. 73 − 19
  8. 8. 33