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Grade 2 Subtraction Worksheets

Master subtraction step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: 2.NBT

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

1

Review: 2-Digit - 1-Digit

Beginner

Review subtracting single-digit from two-digit

Review basic subtractionBuild fluency
2

2-Digit - 2-Digit (No Borrowing)

Beginner

Subtract without borrowing

Subtract ones from onesSubtract tens from tens
3

2-Digit - 2-Digit (With Borrowing)

Easy

Subtract with borrowing

Recognize when to borrowBorrow from tens place+1 more
4

Subtraction Within 100

Easy

Subtract within 100

Subtract any 2-digit numbersPractice borrowing skills
5

Mixed Subtraction Review

Easy

Practice all subtraction skills

Apply all strategiesBuild accuracy

How to solve Grade 2 subtraction problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    90 − 7 = ?

    1. Look at the ones place: 0 − 7
    2. 0 is less than 7, so we need to regroup (borrow).
    3. Borrow 1 ten from 9 tens, leaving 8 tens.
    4. 0 becomes 10 ones.
    5. Now subtract the ones: 10 − 7 = 3
    6. Subtract the tens: 8 − 0 = 8
    7. The answer is 83.

    Answer: 83

  2. Example 2

    87 − 29 = ?

    1. Look at the ones place: 7 − 9
    2. 7 is less than 9, so we need to regroup (borrow).
    3. Borrow 1 ten from 8 tens, leaving 7 tens.
    4. 7 becomes 17 ones.
    5. Now subtract the ones: 17 − 9 = 8
    6. Subtract the tens: 7 − 2 = 5
    7. The answer is 58.

    Answer: 58

  3. Example 3

    78 − 9 = ?

    1. Look at the ones place: 8 − 9
    2. 8 is less than 9, so we need to regroup (borrow).
    3. Borrow 1 ten from 7 tens, leaving 6 tens.
    4. 8 becomes 18 ones.
    5. Now subtract the ones: 18 − 9 = 9
    6. Subtract the tens: 6 − 0 = 6
    7. The answer is 69.

    Answer: 69

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 2 Subtraction worksheets free?
All printable Subtraction worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Subtraction worksheets are available for Grade 2?
There are 5 progressive Subtraction lessons with worksheets for Grade 2, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Subtraction worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Grade 2 Subtraction aligns with Common Core 2.NBT (Number & Operations in Base Ten).
What will my child practice with these Subtraction worksheets?
Your child will practice: Review: 2-Digit - 1-Digit, 2-Digit - 2-Digit (No Borrowing), 2-Digit - 2-Digit (With Borrowing), Subtraction Within 100, and more.