2-Digit Subtraction Worksheet — Free Printable PDF
A free printable 2-digit subtraction worksheet with borrowing — 40 vertical problems, every one needing a regroup, with a full answer key on page 2.
PDF · 2 pages · worksheet + answer key
What’s on this worksheet
Forty two-digit subtraction problems in column form, each requiring at least one borrow from the tens place, so children practise regrouping rather than simple take-aways. The answer key on page 2 lets them check every difference.
How to use it
Have your child start in the ones column and borrow from the tens whenever the top digit is too small. A few short sessions a week build the borrowing habit far better than one long sitting.
Aligned to Common Core (2.NBT.B.5)
This worksheet supports Common Core 2.NBT.B.5, where second graders subtract within 100 fluently using place value. Borrowing practice here prepares children for 3-digit subtraction and subtracting across zeros.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 2-digit subtraction worksheet free?
Yes — free to download and print, no sign-up, for home or classroom use.
Does it use borrowing?
Yes, all 40 problems require at least one regroup (borrow) from the tens place.
Are answers included?
Yes, a complete answer key is on page 2.
What grade is 2-digit subtraction for?
It is a 2nd grade skill (Common Core 2.NBT.B.5).
How many problems are on it?
Forty column subtraction problems — about ten minutes of practice.