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Double Digit Subtraction without Regrouping

Use our double-digit subtraction without regrouping worksheets before tackling more complex problems that require borrowing (or regrouping). Understanding this simpler form of subtraction will help build confidence and provide a solid foundation for more advanced math skills.

Once your student becomes comfortable with double-digit subtraction without regrouping they’ll progress to problems that require borrowing from the tens place. Eventually, they’ll move to even more complex problems using larger numbers and multiple instances of regrouping.

Be sure to also check out our worksheets for double digit addition without regrouping!

More About Subtracting without Borrowing

How do you subtract two-digit numbers without borrowing?

Note: The steps below are for subtracting when borrowing isn’t required. If the numbers you’re subtracting require borrowing, you can head to our double-digit subtraction with regrouping page to see step-by-step instructions to follow.

Step 1: Subtract the numbers in the ones column, and write your answer under the solution bar (in the ones column).
Step 2: Subtract the numbers in the tens column, and write your answer under the solution bar (in the tens column).

Example: Find the solution to 45 – 23.

Are there any strategies or tricks for mentally solving two-digit subtraction problems?

Absolutely!

If you’re subtracting a number that ends in 9, round up to the nearest 10. Subtract that number, then add one back.

- Example: To complete 65 – 29 in your head, turn the 29 into a 30.
  - 65 – 30 = 35 (But this means we’ve subtracted one too many. Just add one back.)
  - 35 + 1 = 36, so 65 – 29 = 36

2. You can follow the same process as above for a number that ends in 8 or 7.

- For 8: Round up to the nearest 10. Subtract that number, then add 2.
- For 7: Round up to the nearest 10. Subtract that number, then add 3.

3. Turn subtraction into addition.

- To solve 76 – 62, ask yourself, “What do I need to add to 62 to make 76?”
- The answer: 1 ten and 4 ones, so the answer is 14.

Double-Digit Subtraction without Regrouping (Printable PDFs)

In these worksheets, your student will practice basic subtraction skills across multiple place values. Make sure they start in the ones column because that routine will make more advanced subtraction problems much easier! All of our worksheets include an answer key!