Subtraction practice

Two-digit subtraction without regrouping

Subtract one- or two-digit values from two-digit starting numbers when each top digit is large enough for its column.

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Subtract the ones, then subtract the tens. No regrouping is needed in these problems.

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Subtract tens and ones independently when no place-value exchange is required.

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What is 76 − 34?

Six ones minus four ones is two ones; seven tens minus three tens is four tens.

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Ask learners to justify why regrouping is unnecessary before solving.
Use this page to establish alignment before introducing exchanges.

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