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2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

20 questions

3rd - 3rd Grade

Mathematics

2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping is a Grade 3 mathematics worksheet that gives students 20 multiple-choice problems involving two-digit subtraction. Students calculate differences such as 84 − 27, 71 − 49, and 58 − 9, with many items requiring them to regroup from the tens place before subtracting in the ones place. The answer choices help teachers identify common calculation errors and check whether students can apply the regrouping process accurately. Use this free printable worksheet for guided practice, independent work, homework, or a quick skills check after teaching two-digit subtraction. Its repeated problem format gives students focused practice comparing place values, exchanging one ten for ten ones when needed, and selecting the correct difference. A complete answer key is included so teachers can review results efficiently and address errors in regrouping or basic subtraction.

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2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

84-27=

a)

63

b)

46

c)

57

d)

58

2.

90-54=

a)

44

b)

36

c)

46

d)

34

3.

71-49=

a)

42

b)

28

c)

38

d)

22

4.

65-29=

a)

36

b)

44

c)

34

d)

29

5.

52-33=

a)

31

b)

19

c)

11

d)

29

6.

43-18=

a)

25

b)

35

c)

52

d)

28

7.

96-27=

a)

61

b)

71

c)

69

d)

63

8.

83-49=

a)

54

b)

36

c)

46

d)

34

9.

75-26=

a)

41

b)

51

c)

49

d)

59

10.

71-56=

a)

15

b)

25

c)

37

d)

26

11.

73-44=

a)

21

b)

37

c)

31

d)

29

12.

58-9=

a)

49

b)

48

c)

51

d)

39

13.

40-13=

a)

27

b)

33

c)

30

d)

53

14.

65-36=

a)

39

b)

21

c)

29

d)

31

15.

94-57=

a)

53

b)

47

c)

43

d)

37

16.

77-39=

a)

38

b)

42

c)

48

d)

32

17.

76-59=

a)

23

b)

17

c)

27

d)

18

18.

63-57=

a)

6

b)

4

c)

16

d)

14

19.

50-32=

a)

22

b)

18

c)

28

d)

12

20.

95-73=

a)

32

b)

32

c)

112

d)

22

Answer Key

2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

Total questions: 20

1.
c)

57

2.
b)

36

3.
d)

22

4.
a)

36

5.
b)

19

6.
a)

25

7.
c)

69

8.
d)

34

9.
c)

49

10.
a)

15

11.
d)

29

12.
a)

49

13.
a)

27

14.
c)

29

15.
d)

37

16.
a)

38

17.
b)

17

18.
a)

6

19.
b)

18

20.
d)

22

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What does this 2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping worksheet cover?

This Grade 3 worksheet covers solving two-digit subtraction problems that require regrouping, presented as 20 multiple-choice questions. Students practice exchanging one ten for ten ones when the ones digit in the minuend is too small, then selecting the correct difference from four options.

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

Begin by modeling a problem such as 84 − 27 with place-value blocks or a tens-and-ones drawing, showing why one ten must be exchanged before subtracting the ones. Have students explain the regrouping step as they solve several items, then use the worksheet’s multiple-choice options for independent practice and discussion of why distractor answers are incorrect.

What mistakes should I watch for on this subtraction worksheet?

Students may subtract the smaller digit from the larger digit without regrouping, forget to reduce the tens digit after exchanging a ten, or select a distractor based on an error in one column. Pay particular attention to items such as 90 − 54, 71 − 49, and 58 − 9, where regrouping across a zero or subtracting a one-digit number can cause place-value confusion.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

You can use this worksheet as a printable PDF or assign it as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also supports instruction in classrooms that are reducing screen time.

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

For students who need more visual space while working through the 20 multiple-choice subtraction items, adjust font spacing or increase the font size in the worksheet’s Advanced Settings. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those file-level changes support access to the problems and answer choices.

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