Grade 2 Subtraction Worksheets
Free printable subtraction practice for Grade 2 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 2 Subtraction Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.23 - 2 = _____
- 2.92 - 71 = _____
- 3.69 - 36 = _____
- 4.72 - 10 = _____
- 5.3 - 2 = _____
- 6.62 - 58 = _____
Show answer key
- Question 1: 21
- Question 2: 21
- Question 3: 33
- Question 4: 62
- Question 5: 1
- Question 6: 4
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.72 - 35 =
- 2.84 - 27 =
- 3.91 - 46 =
- 4.65 - 38 =
- 5.53 - 29 =
- 6.42 - 17 =
A selection of topic skills
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Solve the basic subtraction: 18 - 9 = ?
- 2.Subtract using regrouping: 72 - 45 = ?
- 3.Compare the two numbers: How much greater is 145 than 128? (Find the difference)
- 4.Subtract three-digit numbers: 194 - 87 = ?
- 5.Word Problem: Sarah had 85 stickers. She gave 37 of them to her friends. How many stickers does Sarah have left?
- 6.Word Problem: A baker made 150 cookies. By the end of the day, 64 cookies were sold. How many cookies are left at the bakery?
Practise specific Subtraction skills
What Your Child Will Learn
In Grade 2, subtraction extends to two-digit numbers with and without regrouping (borrowing). Students learn to decompose numbers by place value, subtract the ones first, and regroup from the tens place when needed. They practise with base-ten blocks before transitioning to written methods.
Word problems become two-step, and students must decide whether to add or subtract. Mental math strategies — like subtracting by counting up from the smaller number — are introduced. Estimation helps students check whether their answers make sense.
Skills Covered
- Subtracting two-digit numbers with regrouping
- Subtracting multiples of 10 mentally
- Choosing between addition and subtraction in word problems
- Using estimation to verify subtraction answers
- Counting up as a subtraction strategy
- Modelling regrouping with base-ten blocks
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number): subtracting whole numbers to 100, with and without regrouping, using a variety of tools and strategies.
Parent Tip: If your child struggles with borrowing, practise with physical base-ten blocks first — trading a tens rod for ten ones makes the concept visual and concrete.
What your child will practice
- Subtraction Facts to 20Recall subtraction facts to 20 and demonstrate fluency with related addition facts.
- Two-Digit SubtractionSubtract two-digit numbers using various strategies including regrouping.
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Check my workFrequently Asked Questions
Why does my child find subtraction harder than addition?
Subtraction is more abstract because it involves taking away or finding a difference. Using number lines, base-ten blocks, and real-world scenarios (like making change) helps build understanding.
What is subtraction with borrowing (regrouping)?
When the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, your child 'borrows' (regroups) from the next place value. This typically starts in Grade 2-3 and is mastered by Grade 4.
How can I help my child with subtraction at home?
Use everyday situations: counting change, measuring how much is left, and comparing quantities. Board games and card games that involve taking away are also great practice tools.