Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a New Equation #2

Break down two-digit numbers into tens and ones in this helpful subtraction worksheet! Learners will need to solve eight problems that do not require regrouping. They can use the given structure to turn the subtrahend into tens and ones, then subtract each in sequence with their mental math skills. 

This worksheet is intended for second- and third-grade students who are learning different strategies for solving tricky subtraction problems. The decomposition method can make two-digit subtraction more manageable while also reinforcing students’ understanding of place value. 

Check out the other two worksheets in this series here: Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a New Equation #1 and Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a New Equation #3.