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Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade

Welcome to the our Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade. Here you will find our selection of free subtraction word problems to help your child learn and practice solving subtraction problems with numbers up to 150.

Subtraction is a process which most children learn quite naturally as soon as they learn to start counting. During kindergarten and first grade, it is really important for kids to have the chance to work practically with their math.

An example might be that a child has 10 sweets. They give 3 to their teddy. How many do they have left? What if they gave another to their teddy? What if their teddy had 8 sweets, how many would be left for them?

Later on, when children are confident Subtracting practically, they can progress on to number lines or counting back in their heads. When children have understood this, they can begin to learn their Subtraction facts and progress on to column Subtraction.

During Second Grade, children should be learning the following mental subtraction skills:

• learning their subtraction facts to 20;
• subtracting 1, 10 or 100 from any 3 digit number;

For pencil and paper methods, children should be able to:

• subtract numbers with up to 3 digits;

Subtraction Problems up to 150

Each sheet consists of working out the answers to a set of 5 or 6 subtraction word problems up to 50, 100 or 150.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method you wish your child to use.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• become familiar with the language of subtraction: difference, minus, less, ...
• recognise subtraction word problems;
• subtract with numbers up to 50, 100 or 150.

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 50

The first sheet in this section has problems that do not require any regrouping.

• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 1
• PDF version
• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 2
• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 3
• Sheet 3 UK Version

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 100

The first sheet in this section has problems that do not require any carrying.

• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 1
• Sheet 1 UK Version
• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 2
• Sheet 2 UK Version
• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 3

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 150

• Subtraction Word Problems to 150 Sheet 1
• Subtraction Word Problems to 150 Sheet 2
• Subtraction Word Problems to 150 Sheet 3

Looking for some easier worksheets?

We have some first grade subtraction problems at our main site: math-salamanders.com

There are a selection of word problems which involve subtracting up to 20.

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Column Subtraction 2nd Grade

The following sheets involve subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers in columns.

We have a range of subtraction worksheets with and without regrouping and also randomly generated sheets.

• 2 Digit Subtraction without regrouping
• 2 Digit Subtraction with regrouping
• 2 Digit Subtraction Worksheets generator
• 3 Digit Subtraction without regrouping
• 3 Digit Subtraction with regrouping
• 3 Digit Subtraction Worksheets Generator

Mental Subtraction Sheets

• Subtraction Facts to 20

The following webpages involve learning subtraction facts to 20.

The sheets in this section are for children at the beginning of 2nd grade. They involve the skill of subtracting with numbers up to 20.

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

• subtract with numbers up to 20;
• work out subtraction calculations where the answer is given but one of the other numbers is missing.

All the sheets in this section will help your child to develop their speed and accuracy at subtracting.

• Subtraction Facts to 12

Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

This section involves using place value and subtraction to take away either 1, 10 or 100 from any 2 or 3 digit number.

This skill is very important to establish at this grade, as it is a foundation building block from which many other math skills are built.

• subtract 1 or 10 to a range of 2 digit numbers;
• subtract 1, 10 or 100 to a range of 3 digit numbers.

Using these sheets will help to develop your child's understanding of place value to 1000.

• Subtract 1, 10 or 100 Worksheets
• Adding Subtracting 1, 10 and 100 Worksheets
• Subtraction Games

If you are looking for some great subtraction games to support your child's learning, then look no further.

There are a wide selection of subtraction games on the page below, which will develop your child's thinking and reasoning skills as well as their subtraction fact knowledge.

Using these games will help you child to:

• learn their subtraction facts to 20;
• develop their strategic thinking skills.

More Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

We have created pages of mixed addition and subtraction word problems!

There are a range of word problems of different levels of difficulty.

An answer sheet is provided for each problem, and also some working out space.

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• Adding and subtracting on number line word problems
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2-step subtraction word problems within 100

• Your answer should be
• an integer, like 6 ‍  
• a simplified proper fraction, like 3 / 5 ‍  
• a simplified improper fraction, like 7 / 4 ‍  
• a mixed number, like 1   3 / 4 ‍  
• an exact decimal, like 0.75 ‍  
• a multiple of pi, like 12   pi ‍   or 2 / 3   pi ‍  

Subtraction Word Problems Activities for 2nd Grade

Strengthen your child's subtraction word problems skills with interactive educational resources for subtraction word problems for 2nd graders online. These learning resources include fun games and worksheets with eye-catching visuals and characters. Get started to help your 2nd grader master this concept by engaging their critical thinking.

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All Subtraction Word Problems Resources

Word Problems to Subtract Multiples of 10 Game

Help your child take flight by learning how to solve word problems to subtract multiples of 10.

Solve Word Problems on Take From Scenarios Game

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by learning to solve word problems on "Take From" scenarios.

Identify the Correct Expression for the Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Enhance subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems effectively.

Identify the Correct Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Improve subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problem scenarios.

Solve Subtraction Word Problems Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve subtraction word problems.

Represent How Many More Scenarios Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to represent "How Many More" scenarios.

Select the Correct Equation for Subtraction Scenarios Worksheet

Boost subtraction skills with this engaging worksheet on comparing word problems!

Subtract Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by solving to subtract using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Solve How Many More Word Problems Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to solve "How Many More" word problems.

Solve How Many Fewer Word Problems Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve "How Many Fewer" word problems.

Solve Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learn subtraction at the speed of lightning by practicing to solve using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Complete the Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learners must complete the 'Part-Part-Whole' model to enhance their math skills.

Solve Difference Unknown Scenarios Game

Kids must solve difference unknown scenarios to practice subtraction.

Solve Scenarios with 'Difference Unknown' Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve scenarios with 'Difference Unknown'.

Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice the 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Write Subtraction Equation using Clues Worksheet

Assess your math skills by writing subtraction equations using clues.

Solve Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving subtraction word problems in this worksheet.

Identify Clues to Solve the Word Problems Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by identifying clues to solve word problems.

Story Problems on Comparison Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice story problems on comparison like a math legend!

Real-Life Scenarios as Subtraction Sentence Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice real-life scenarios as subtraction sentences.

Solve Subtraction Problems Using Bar Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by solving subtraction problems using bar models.

Solving Story Problems on Subtraction Worksheet

Learn subtraction at the speed of lightning by solving story problems on subtraction.

Subtract within 20: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

A summer-themed worksheet focused on solving subtraction word problems within 20.

Subtract within 20: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

A Halloween-themed worksheet that helps students enhance their subtraction skills within 20 through fun word problems.

Subtract within 20: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in festive math fun with this worksheet, solving subtraction problems within 20 in a Christmas theme.

Subtract within 20: Shopping Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet involves solving subtraction word problems based on a shopping theme, all within the number range of 20.

Subtract within 20: Travel Word Problems Worksheet

Travel-themed worksheet for students to practice subtraction problems within 20.

Subtract within 20: Sports Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this sports-themed worksheet to master subtraction within 20 through word problems!

Subtract within 20: Cooking Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this fun cooking-themed worksheet, solving subtraction problems within 20!

Subtract within 20: Winter Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging winter-themed worksheet for students to practice subtraction within 20 using word problems.

Subtract within 20: Easter Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this Easter-themed worksheet to sharpen your subtraction skills within 20!

Subtract within 20: Thanksgiving Word Problems Worksheet

Thanksgiving-themed worksheet to improve students' subtraction skills within 20 through word problems.

Subtract to Find the Answer within 20 Worksheet

Boost subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems within 20.

Identify the Equation for the Given Problem Worksheet

Assess your math skills by identifying the equation for the given problem in this worksheet.

Subtract within 100: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

A summer-themed worksheet aimed at enhancing students' subtraction skills within 100 through solving word problems.

Subtract within 100: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in spooky fun with this Halloween-themed worksheet focused on subtraction within 100!

Subtract within 100: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engage with this festive worksheet and enhance subtraction skills within 100 this Christmas!

Subtract within 100: Shopping Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in fun shopping-themed subtraction problems within 100 in this interactive worksheet.

Subtract within 100: Travel Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this travel-themed worksheet, solving subtraction word problems within 100.

Subtract within 100: Cooking Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging worksheet with a cooking theme to practice subtraction problems within 100.

Subtract within 100: Winter Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet provides winter-themed word problems for students to practice subtraction within 100.

Subtract within 100: Easter Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging Easter-themed worksheet designed to improve subtraction skills within 100 through word problems.

Subtract within 100: Thanksgiving Word Problems Worksheet

Thanksgiving-themed worksheet featuring word problems for practicing subtraction within 100.

Complete the Problem Worksheet

Enhance subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems in Mathematics.

Subtract to Find How Many Fewer Worksheet

Enhance subtraction skills with this worksheet on subtraction to compare word problems.

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The Not So WImpy Teacher creates resources for busy teachers in grades 2-5 who are looking to deliver engaging and meaningful lessons without overwhelm and chaos.

Subtraction Without Regrouping Interactive Math Notebook for 2nd Grade

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

This interactive notebook covers  subtraction without regrouping   skills . Multiple versions of most activities allows for  differentiation . Students can practice the same skill, but at their independent level.

More about this resource

“I’m not good at math.”

“Math is hard.”

“Math is so boring.”

“I hate math.”

Have you heard this litany of complaints in your classroom? If you’re like most teachers, you probably have. The truth is many kids don’t like math. In fact, one study reported that more than half of all students ranked math as their least favorite subject.

If you’re like me, this makes your inner math-geek sob. And even if you don’t have an inner math geek (at least not one you are willing to acknowledge), I know you. I know you want to engage your students in math. You want them to see that  math can be fascinating and fun! 

You stay awake at night, tossing and turning, wondering how to make numbers more exciting and abstract concepts more concrete. And you’ve got the bags under your eyes to prove it. Or maybe that was just me? (Don’t worry, with your impeccable make-up skills no one is the wiser.)

Well, you can toss that concealer in the trash because your sleepless nights are over! I have the perfect solution for your math class woes:  Interactive Notebooks!

Interactive Notebooks are a  FUN way to teach and practice math!  Why? With traditional note-taking, students focus on copying notes from the teacher rather than understanding the material they’re writing down. Interactive Notebooks are different. They require students to  interact with  (hey-o!) and  think about  the material.

They are a collection of  notes  and  hands-on activities  all bundled into one notebook. The best part is that  students LOVE making them  and don’t even realize they are learning!

Interactive Notebooks are truly interactive. Students practice important math skills by  inserting and moving around flaps, foldables, wheels, charts, etc.  My students used to call them “scrapbooks”! They love all of the different kinds of activities and  multiple modalities help visual and kinesthetic learners.

Interactive notebooks honestly transformed the way I taught because they make it so  easy to assess  students’ mastery of a topic.

Each notebook provides a  great reference for review . Your kids will love looking back at the notebooks they created when it comes time for testing.

And the best part? I designed these for busy teachers like you. So the  cuts are super-simple,  and  there’s no unnecessary coloring.  Your kids can  quickly cut, glue, and go!  If you’ve got kiddos who really want to color you can allow it as a fast finisher activity.

I have included  11 different activities , and they all have multiple versions!

What’s Included:

Eleven different activities

• Subtraction Vocabulary Flaps
• Subtraction Strategies
• Roll-It Flaps
• Subtraction Picture Puzzles
• Even or Odd Sort
• Tape Diagram Flaps
• Missing Number Flaps
• Subtracting Two-Digit Number Flaps
• Word Problems Flaps
• Fact Families For Making 20
• Related Number Sentences Word Problem Flaps

Detailed teacher directions

A picture of each completed activity.

Please see the preview for pictures of some of the activities.

How to Use in the Classroom:

You can use these Interactive Notebooks in a variety of ways. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

•Copy notebooks on different colored paper. This keeps kids interested and makes organization simple.

•Guided math groups: Use during meet the teacher time to review and reteach concepts in small groups. Help your student complete activities on their level.

•Math centers: Place in a center for use during math workshop. Students can complete Interactive notebooks independently during a math center while you work with a small group. This is a great option if you don’t have access to technology.

•Whole group: Select an activity and model how to solve the problems. Project an activity on the whiteboard and work through examples together. Or let students complete independently and share with a partner before you discuss as a class. Use as a whole group activity to reinforce new skills

•Assessment: Easily assess student mastery of skills by reviewing their Interactive Notebooks

**Would you like some tips for using these interactive notebooks in your classroom? Click HERE to view a free video with tips for implementing these interactive notebooks.**

You might like some of my other Math Interactive Notebooks:

Place Value

Addition Without Regrouping

Addition With Regrouping

Frequently Asked

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• 1. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Cole has 15 marbles in all. 7 are red and the rest are blue . How many marbles are blue ? 7 21 20 8
• 2. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Wendy found 19 butterflies and Kimmy found 4. How many butterflies did they find in all? 21 23 15 20
• 3. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Aric had 35 baseball cards. He gave 12 baseball cards to Preston. How many baseball cards did Aric have left? 23 13 47 24
• 6. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Layla saves 21 dimes. Regan saves 18 dimes.  How many more dimes does Layla save than Regan? 40 5 3 39
• 7. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Tyler has 18 pieces of gum.  He gives 5 pieces away. How many pieces of gum does Tyler have now? 22 12 13 23
• 9. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Kaylin has 56 toy horses. Eden has 9 more toy horses than Kaylin. How many toy horses does Eden have? 66 65 47 48
• 10. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Santa needs to visit 22 houses in Gypsum.  He's already visited 6. How many more does he need to visit? 27 28 16 15
• 11. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Ned the elf dropped 8 buttons off of the sleigh. Now he only has 17 left.  How many did he start with? 11 24 25 9
• 12. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Brynn was playing outside. She saw 13 bees, 8 dogs, and 18 ladybugs.  How many insects did she see outside? 39 31 24 8
• 13. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Mr. McVay has 72 jelly beans. 14 were red, 17 were orange, 33 were green, and 8 were yellow.  How many of them are warm colors? 39 28 31 22
• 14. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 8+5= 12 3 13 11
• 15. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 5+2= 7 8 3 6
• 16. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 16-15= 2 1 31 5
• 17. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 13-2= 12 10 11 15
• 18. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 19-15= 6 5 8 4
• 19. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 8+8= 0 17 15 16

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Welcome to our 2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems page. Here is our selection of free printable subtraction word problem worksheets, which will help your child practice solving a range of addition and subtraction problems using numbers up to 100.

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• Addition & Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Online Quiz

Each sheet consists of a range of 5 or 6 addition and subtraction word problems with numbers up to 100.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, so that your child can write out the problem and solve it.

We have split the worksheets up into word problems with and without regrouping.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• add and subtract numbers up to 100;
• solve addition and subtraction word problems with and without regrouping.
• recognise the language used in addition and subtraction - sum, total, difference, how many more, etc.

2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

There are two versions of each sheet.

The first version (version A) contains problems where no regrouping is needed.

The second version (version B) contains similar problems but regrouping is needed to solve them.

Sheets 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B involve straightforward word problems with one number to subtract from another.

Sheets 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B have 2-step addition and subtraction problems where two steps are needed to solve the problem.

Answers have been provided with each sheet, along with the calculation needed to solve the problem.

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems within 100

The following sheets are all 1-step addition or subtraction word problems.

• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 1A (no regrouping)
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• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 1B (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 2A (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 2B (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 3A (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 3B

Harder 2-Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems within 100

These problems are trickier than those above.

Each problem involved two steps to solve, and may involve just addition, just subtraction or both operators.

• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 4A (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 4B
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 5A (no regrouping)
• Addition Subtraction Word Problems up to 100 Sheet 5B (no regrouping)

Looking for some easier worksheets?

Take a look at our Subtraction word problems for first graders.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic subtraction word problems with numbers to 20.

• 1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Problems

Looking for some harder worksheets?

We have a range of 3-digit subtraction worksheets set out in columns.

• 3rd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (3- and 4-digits)
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• 3 Digit Subtraction Worksheets

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More 2nd Grade Math Word Problems

Here are a range of problems solving sheets for 2nd graders. Most of the sheets contain 'real-life' problems related to animal facts.

Using the sheets will help your child to:

• apply their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills;
• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems.

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These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

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