Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers from 3-Digit Numbers Worksheet - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task involves subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers in a column format without exchanging (borrowing). This means that each subtraction must be performed directly without needing to borrow from the next column.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Task: We need to subtract each 2-digit number from the corresponding 3-digit number in the column.
2. Check for Exchanging: Ensure that no borrowing is required during the subtraction. If borrowing is needed, the problem cannot be solved as per the instructions.
3. Perform Subtraction: Subtract the digits in each column (units, tens, hundreds) step by step.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### First Row:
1. 345 - 22
- Units: \( 5 - 2 = 3 \)
- Tens: \( 4 - 2 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 3 - 0 = 3 \)
- Result: \( 323 \)

2. 577 - 44
- Units: \( 7 - 4 = 3 \)
- Tens: \( 7 - 4 = 3 \)
- Hundreds: \( 5 - 0 = 5 \)
- Result: \( 533 \)

3. 985 - 51
- Units: \( 5 - 1 = 4 \)
- Tens: \( 8 - 5 = 3 \)
- Hundreds: \( 9 - 0 = 9 \)
- Result: \( 934 \)

4. 841 - 21
- Units: \( 1 - 1 = 0 \)
- Tens: \( 4 - 2 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 8 - 0 = 8 \)
- Result: \( 820 \)

#### Second Row:
1. 777 - 35
- Units: \( 7 - 5 = 2 \)
- Tens: \( 7 - 3 = 4 \)
- Hundreds: \( 7 - 0 = 7 \)
- Result: \( 742 \)

2. 636 - 14
- Units: \( 6 - 4 = 2 \)
- Tens: \( 3 - 1 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 6 - 0 = 6 \)
- Result: \( 622 \)

3. 442 - 20
- Units: \( 2 - 0 = 2 \)
- Tens: \( 4 - 2 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 4 - 0 = 4 \)
- Result: \( 422 \)

4. 782 - 61
- Units: \( 2 - 1 = 1 \)
- Tens: \( 8 - 6 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 7 - 0 = 7 \)
- Result: \( 721 \)

#### Third Row:
1. 765 - 53
- Units: \( 5 - 3 = 2 \)
- Tens: \( 6 - 5 = 1 \)
- Hundreds: \( 7 - 0 = 7 \)
- Result: \( 712 \)

2. 587 - 66
- Units: \( 7 - 6 = 1 \)
- Tens: \( 8 - 6 = 2 \)
- Hundreds: \( 5 - 0 = 5 \)
- Result: \( 521 \)

3. 878 - 47
- Units: \( 8 - 7 = 1 \)
- Tens: \( 7 - 4 = 3 \)
- Hundreds: \( 8 - 0 = 8 \)
- Result: \( 831 \)

4. 792 - 81
- Units: \( 2 - 1 = 1 \)
- Tens: \( 9 - 8 = 1 \)
- Hundreds: \( 7 - 0 = 7 \)
- Result: \( 711 \)

Final Answers:

\[
\begin{array}{cccc}
345 - 22 = 323 & 577 - 44 = 533 & 985 - 51 = 934 & 841 - 21 = 820 \\
777 - 35 = 742 & 636 - 14 = 622 & 442 - 20 = 422 & 782 - 61 = 721 \\
765 - 53 = 712 & 587 - 66 = 521 & 878 - 47 = 831 & 792 - 81 = 711 \\
\end{array}
\]

Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{cccc}
323 & 533 & 934 & 820 \\
742 & 622 & 422 & 721 \\
712 & 521 & 831 & 711 \\
\end{array}
}
\]