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Two-Digit Subtraction Practice

In this activity, you will practice subtracting two-digit numbers using vertical equations. Remember to line up the numbers by their place value (ones and tens) and subtract carefully. Show your work for each problem.

Group 1

Solve each subtraction problem below. Write your answer and show your work by stacking the numbers vertically.

Question 1a

Short answer

54 - 27 =

Question 1b

Short answer

83 - 46 =

Question 1c

Short answer

62 - 38 =

Question 1d

Short answer

75 - 29 =

Question 1e

Short answer

91 - 58 =

Question 2

Short answer

Which place (tens or ones) do you subtract first?

Question 3

Short answer

What do you need to do when the top digit in the ones place is less than that bottom digit in the ones place?

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