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2-Digit Subtraction without Regrouping

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Subtract. Write each difference on the line.

  1. 1.57 − 10 =
  2. 2.90 − 10 =
  3. 3.76 − 14 =
  4. 4.85 − 14 =
  5. 5.76 − 16 =
  6. 6.43 − 10 =
  7. 7.87 − 75 =
  8. 8.44 − 22 =
  9. 9.58 − 56 =
  10. 10.33 − 11 =
  11. 11.99 − 32 =
  12. 12.56 − 43 =
  13. 13.66 − 32 =
  14. 14.97 − 14 =
  15. 15.38 − 17 =
  16. 16.39 − 18 =
  17. 17.75 − 55 =
  18. 18.52 − 30 =
  19. 19.38 − 15 =
  20. 20.76 − 31 =

MathSheetGo · Sheet #1397Please review before classroom use

Every problem on this sheet subtracts two 2-digit numbers without borrowing. The top digit is at least as large as the bottom digit in both columns, so students can subtract the ones and then the tens directly. The larger number is always first, which keeps every answer at zero or above.

This narrow focus lets students practise place value and column alignment before borrowing adds another step. Generate a fresh version for more practice or keep the same sheet number to reproduce a page exactly.

When to use it

Use this worksheet after students know subtraction facts within 20 and understand that a 2-digit number contains tens and ones. It works for the first lessons on written subtraction, for students who reverse digits between columns, or as a confidence-building review before borrowing.

Teaching tips

  • Underline the ones column and solve it first, then move one place left to the tens.
  • Use base-ten blocks to show that 76 − 24 means removing 4 ones and 2 tens from 7 tens and 6 ones.
  • Ask students to read the equation aloud so they keep the order of subtraction clear.
  • Check answers with addition: the difference plus the smaller number should equal the starting number.
  • Watch for students who always subtract the smaller digit from the larger digit regardless of position; that habit causes trouble as soon as borrowing begins.

How to print this worksheet

  1. Check the settings above. They are already set for 2-digit subtraction without regrouping.
  2. Pick 10, 15, 20 or 30 problems, a title, and the name or date lines you want.
  3. Choose US Letter or A4 to match the paper in your printer.
  4. Press Download PDF for a file you can save and reuse, or Print to send it straight to your printer.
  5. Keep the answer key page for yourself. The sheet number in the footer lets you make the exact same sheet again later.

What comes next

When students are accurate and keep their columns aligned, move to 2-digit subtraction with regrouping. Keep some no-borrowing problems in mixed review so students learn to inspect each column rather than borrowing automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Does any problem require borrowing?
No. With Borrowing set to Avoid, each top digit is large enough to subtract the digit below it in the same column.
Can an answer be negative?
No. The generator always places the larger number first, so every difference is zero or positive.
How do students check an answer?
Add the difference to the number that was subtracted. The result should equal the original top number.

Worksheets are generated automatically and checked by automated tests, but please review each sheet before using it in class.

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