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Subtract Two Digit Numbers

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23 questions

2nd Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

This Grade 2 mathematics worksheet gives students 23 multiple-choice questions on subtracting two-digit numbers. It builds understanding of subtraction vocabulary by asking students to identify a difference, recognize regrouping, and select a fact family. Students then solve two-digit subtraction equations, use an addition fact to check a subtraction sentence, and apply subtraction to short word problems involving dogs, fish, and dog bones. Use this free printable worksheet to reinforce accurate computation and help students connect subtraction equations with related addition facts and real-world situations. The varied question set supports independent practice, review, or a quick formative check after instruction on two-digit subtraction. A complete answer key is included so teachers can review student work efficiently and identify whether errors come from place-value regrouping, operation vocabulary, calculation, or interpreting a subtraction situation.

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Subtract Two Digit Numbers

Total questions: 23

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which shows a fact family?

a)

18+17=35

b)

36=3 tens + 6 ones

c)

26+8=34, 8+26=34, 34-8=26, 34-26=8

2.

Which shows regrouping?

a)

7+7=14

b)

53=4 tens + 13 ones

c)

6+4=10, 4+6=10, 10-6=4, 10-4=6

d)

8-4=4

3.

If you find the difference of 58-4, you are __________.

a)

regrouping

b)

adding

c)

subtracting

d)

rounding

4.

In the number sentence 62-34=28, what is 28?

a)

difference

b)

sum

c)

subtraction

d)

regrouping

5.

52

-11

a)

31

b)

41

c)

43

d)

63

6.

32

-10

a)

42

b)

40

c)

32

d)

22

7.

87

-46

a)

21

b)

33

c)

41

d)

43

8.

66

-36

a)

20

b)

30

c)

32

d)

42

9.

44

-25

a)

19

b)

29

c)

39

d)

69

10.

52

-16

a)

68

b)

66

c)

36

d)

26

11.

61

-23

a)

38

b)

42

c)

44

d)

48

12.

Your number sentence is 78-16=62. Write an addition fact you could use to check your subtraction.

a)

62+16=78

b)

78-62=16

c)

78-16=62

13.

There are 35 dogs in the dog park. 20 dogs get loose and run away. How many dogs are left in the dog park?

a)

25

b)

15

c)

5

d)

20

14.

Sammy went fishing with his grandfather. They caught 30 fish in all. His grandfather caught 17. How many fish did Sammy catch?

a)

17

b)

13

c)

12

15.

There was a bag with45 dog bones in the garage. Buffy the poodle knocked over the bag and ate 18. How many bones are left?

a)

7

b)

17

c)

27

d)

37

16.

In math class, Ellie and Emmie put cubes together. They had 70 cubes in all. Ellie had 46. How many did Emmie have?

a)

4

b)

14

c)

34

d)

24

17.

56

-38

a)

28

b)

21

c)

19

d)

18

18.

63

-24

a)

49

b)

42

c)

40

d)

39

19.

71

-45

a)

37

b)

36

c)

26

d)

24

20.

There are 16 maple trees on Tom's street. There are 24 maple trees on Eric's street. How many fewer maple trees does Tom's street have?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

21.

32-_____=11

a)

23

b)

22

c)

21

d)

20

22.

There are 42 tomatoes in a garden. 25 are ripe. How many tomatoes are not ripe?

a)

17

b)

16

c)

15

d)

14

23.

36 - 23 How would I break apart 23 to subtract?

a)

10 + 13

b)

20 +3

c)

17 + 6

WaygroundAnswer Key

Subtract Two Digit Numbers

Total questions: 23

1.
c)

26+8=34, 8+26=34, 34-8=26, 34-26=8

2.
b)

53=4 tens + 13 ones

3.
c)

subtracting

4.
a)

difference

5.
b)

41

6.
d)

22

7.
c)

41

8.
b)

30

9.
a)

19

10.
c)

36

11.
a)

38

12.
a)

62+16=78

13.
b)

15

14.
b)

13

15.
c)

27

16.
d)

24

17.
d)

18

18.
d)

39

19.
c)

26

20.
c)

8

21.
c)

21

22.
a)

17

23.
b)

20 +3

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What does this two-digit subtraction worksheet cover?

This Grade 2 worksheet uses 23 multiple-choice questions to practice two-digit subtraction, including identifying the difference, recognizing regrouping, completing subtraction calculations, checking subtraction with a related addition fact, and solving short subtraction word problems. Students work with both number sentences and real-world situations, so they practice computation as well as interpreting what subtraction represents.

How can I use this worksheet to teach two-digit subtraction?

Introduce the vocabulary items first by reviewing difference, regrouping, and fact families, then model one subtraction problem that requires exchanging a ten for ten ones. Have students explain how the addition fact 62 + 16 = 78 checks 78 - 16 = 62 before assigning the calculation and word-problem items. Use the dog park, fishing, and dog-bone questions to discuss which quantity is being taken away and which quantity remains.

What mistakes should I watch for on this two-digit subtraction worksheet?

Watch for students choosing addition or rounding when a question asks for the difference, or confusing the answer with the operation in a subtraction sentence. In the computation items, students may subtract the smaller digit from the larger digit without regrouping or misalign tens and ones. For the word problems, check that students identify the amount left or the missing part rather than selecting one of the numbers stated in the situation.

How do I assign and grade this subtraction worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key for all 23 multiple-choice questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses from the digital quiz in Wayground.

How can I differentiate this two-digit subtraction worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the subtraction equations, answer choices, and word problems are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, which can support students as they interpret the subtraction vocabulary and story problems.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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