2 Digit Minus 2 Digit
- Subtract one 2-digit number from another to find the difference.
- Line up tens and ones correctly before subtracting.
- Use borrowing (regrouping) when the top ones digit is smaller than the bottom ones digit.
2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheets
Free subtraction worksheets with answer key. No login or account needed. Below you can find traditional horizontal and vertical subtraction problems, word problems, visual problems and much more. A grading column and quick grade scale maker grading a breeze and modified pages help with lower level learners or when just introducing a topic. Great for teachers or for homeschool.
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About these worksheets
These worksheets provide structured practice with traditional subtraction methods. Topics include subtracting multiples of ten, subtracting within 20 and 100, subtracting across zeros, two- through four-digit subtraction with and without regrouping, vertical and horizontal formats, subtracting from a specific value, and solving mixed addition and subtraction problems. Resources span first through fourth grade Common Core standards.
Subtracting within 100 (horizontal)
- Subtract two-digit numbers to find how much is left or how much less.
- Use tens and ones place value to subtract more accurately.
- Decide when you need to borrow (regroup) to subtract from a smaller ones digit.
- Read and solve subtraction equations written in a single line.
Subtracting Across Zero
- Subtract two- and three-digit numbers when the top number has a zero in the middle.
- Use borrowing (regrouping) to subtract across a zero without getting stuck.
- Keep digits lined up by hundreds, tens, and ones when subtracting.
3 Digit Minus 3 Digit
- Subtract one 3-digit number from another to find the difference.
- Line up hundreds, tens, and ones correctly before subtracting.
- Use borrowing (regrouping) when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a place.
- Subtract accurately across zeros when borrowing is needed.
Solving Mixed Problems within 1000 (+ -)
- Practice adding and subtracting numbers up to 1,000 accurately.
- Decide whether to add or subtract based on the symbols in the problem.
- Use regrouping when needed to solve multi-digit addition and subtraction.
- Keep digits lined up by place value so the answer makes sense.
- Practice finding a missing number in addition and subtraction equations
- Get comfortable seeing the unknown in different spots — at the beginning, middle, or end of an equation
About these worksheets
Subtraction word problems help students apply subtraction skills to real-world situations. Problem sets are available at three difficulty levels — within 10, within 20, and within 100 — plus problems with multiple subtrahends. Students read story problems, identify key numbers and operations, and write number sentences to find the answer. Spanning kindergarten through second grade.
Word Subtraction Within 100
- Read a short story problem and figure out what is being taken away.
- Use subtraction words like minus, difference, left, and remaining to understand what the question is asking.
