Sure! Let’s solve each subtraction problem step by step. This worksheet contains 12 two-digit subtraction problems, many of which require
borrowing (regrouping).
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🔢 Problem 1: 84 – 36
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Ones place: 4 – 6 → Can’t do that, so borrow 1 from the tens.
- 8 becomes 7, and 4 becomes 14.
- 14 – 6 =
8
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Tens place: 7 – 3 =
4
✔ Answer: 48
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🔢 Problem 2: 51 – 34
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Ones place: 1 – 4 → Borrow 1 from tens.
- 5 becomes 4, 1 becomes 11.
- 11 – 4 =
7
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Tens place: 4 – 3 =
1
✔ Answer: 17
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🔢 Problem 3: 75 – 19
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Ones place: 5 – 9 → Borrow 1 from tens.
- 7 becomes 6, 5 becomes 15.
- 15 – 9 =
6
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Tens place: 6 – 1 =
5
✔ Answer: 56
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🔢 Problem 4: 48 – 19
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Ones place: 8 – 9 → Borrow 1 from tens.
- 4 becomes 3, 8 becomes 18.
- 18 – 9 =
9
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Tens place: 3 – 1 =
2
✔ Answer: 29
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🔢 Problem 5: 45 – 19
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Ones place: 5 – 9 → Borrow 1.
- 4 becomes 3, 5 becomes 15.
- 15 – 9 =
6
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Tens place: 3 – 1 =
2
✔ Answer: 26
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🔢 Problem 6: 65 – 27
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Ones place: 5 – 7 → Borrow 1.
- 6 becomes 5, 5 becomes 15.
- 15 – 7 =
8
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Tens place: 5 – 2 =
3
✔ Answer: 38
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🔢 Problem 7: 74 – 38
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Ones place: 4 – 8 → Borrow 1.
- 7 becomes 6, 4 becomes 14.
- 14 – 8 =
6
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Tens place: 6 – 3 =
3
✔ Answer: 36
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🔢 Problem 8: 41 – 19
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Ones place: 1 – 9 → Borrow 1.
- 4 becomes 3, 1 becomes 11.
- 11 – 9 =
2
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Tens place: 3 – 1 =
2
✔ Answer: 22
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🔢 Problem 9: 50 – 26
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Ones place: 0 – 6 → Borrow 1.
- 5 becomes 4, 0 becomes 10.
- 10 – 6 =
4
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Tens place: 4 – 2 =
2
✔ Answer: 24
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🔢 Problem 10: 89 – 38
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Ones place: 9 – 8 =
1 (no borrowing needed)
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Tens place: 8 – 3 =
5
✔ Answer: 51
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🔢 Problem 11: 74 – 26
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Ones place: 4 – 6 → Borrow 1.
- 7 becomes 6, 4 becomes 14.
- 14 – 6 =
8
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Tens place: 6 – 2 =
4
✔ Answer: 48
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🔢 Problem 12: 75 – 16
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Ones place: 5 – 6 → Borrow 1.
- 7 becomes 6, 5 becomes 15.
- 15 – 6 =
9
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Tens place: 6 – 1 =
5
✔ Answer: 59
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✔ Final Answers (in order):
Row 1:
84 – 36 =
48
51 – 34 =
17
75 – 19 =
56
48 – 19 =
29
Row 2:
45 – 19 =
26
65 – 27 =
38
74 – 38 =
36
41 – 19 =
22
Row 3:
50 – 26 =
24
89 – 38 =
51
74 – 26 =
48
75 – 16 =
59
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## 🎯 Tip for Students:
When subtracting and the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column,
always borrow 1 from the next higher place value (tens → ones). Remember to reduce the higher digit by 1 after borrowing!
Let me know if you’d like to practice more or need visual steps with diagrams! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheets.
