Two-digit subtraction with regrouping worksheets

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If the top ones digit is too small, trade one ten for ten ones before you subtract.

Two grades, each its own sheet. Print one here, or open a grade for examples and teaching notes.

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  1. 1st grade

    Examples and teaching notes

    First graders subtract one positive multiple of ten from another within 100. The concept-practice sheet connects tens equations, base-ten rods, and related addition facts, so children can reason about 70 minus 30 as seven tens minus three tens instead of applying a regrouping procedure.

  2. 2nd grade Core grade

    Examples and teaching notes

    Each print is a different sheet with its own answer key. You don't need to sign up.

    Second graders subtract within 100 with regrouping: when the top ones digit is smaller, they trade a ten for ten ones and mark it above the problem. Most problems on these sheets need a borrow, the step kids practice least.

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