2-Digit Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets - Free Printable

Here’s the step-by-step solution to each subtraction word problem:

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1) The Millers had 29 fish fillets stacked in their freezer. They cooked 10 of these for a family supper. How many fillets are left in the freezer?

- What we know:
Total fillets = 29
Fillets cooked = 10

- What we need to find:
Fillets left = Total – Cooked

- Calculation:
29 – 10 = 19

✔ Answer: 19 fillets are left in the freezer.

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2) A store had 42 Halloween costumes. With some more added to the stock, the number of costumes became 76. How many costumes were added?

- What we know:
Original costumes = 42
New total = 76

- What we need to find:
Costumes added = New total – Original

- Calculation:
76 – 42 = 34

✔ Answer: 34 costumes were added.

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3) During spring break, Linda planted 32 tulip plants. Her mother gave away 14 of them. How many plants does Linda have now?

- What we know:
Plants planted = 32
Plants given away = 14

- What we need to find:
Plants remaining = Planted – Given away

- Calculation:
32 – 14 = 18

✔ Answer: Linda has 18 plants now.

*(Note: This assumes “gave away” means removed from Linda’s possession — standard interpretation in word problems unless stated otherwise.)*

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4) Gina read 79 books from a popular book series. If there are 84 books in the series, how many books are yet to be read?

- What we know:
Total books in series = 84
Books read = 79

- What we need to find:
Books left to read = Total – Read

- Calculation:
84 – 79 = 5

✔ Answer: 5 books are yet to be read.

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5) Bella bought 48 cans of food for her pet dogs and cats. If 13 cans were cat food, how many cans of dog food did she buy?

- What we know:
Total cans = 48
Cat food cans = 13

- What we need to find:
Dog food cans = Total – Cat food

- Calculation:
48 – 13 = 35

✔ Answer: Bella bought 35 cans of dog food.

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6) In a basketball game, Team Wizards scored 50 points and Team Blazers scored 65 points. By how many points did Team Blazers beat Team Wizards?

- What we know:
Blazers’ score = 65
Wizards’ score = 50

- What we need to find:
Point difference = Higher score – Lower score

- Calculation:
65 – 50 = 15

✔ Answer: Team Blazers beat Team Wizards by 15 points.

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

1) 19
2) 34
3) 18
4) 5
5) 35
6) 15

These are all straightforward 2-digit subtraction problems. The key is identifying what quantity you’re starting with (the whole), what’s being taken away or subtracted, and then performing the subtraction to find the remainder or difference.

Let me know if you’d like to see these solved using number lines, models, or written vertically!