Use Expanded Form to Subtract 2-Digit Numbers

Break subtraction problems into smaller steps with this expanded-form worksheet! Students will practice subtracting two-digit numbers by decomposing them into tens and ones. They will solve problems with and without regrouping, using expanded form to show how each place-value part contributes to the difference.

A great fit for second-grade students, this worksheet will strengthen place-value understanding and build fluency with two-digit subtraction. Breaking numbers apart will help learners see why regrouping works rather than simply memorizing a procedure, while developing flexible and efficient strategies they can apply to more complex subtraction problems.

Ready for more subtraction practice? For a different strategy, pair this worksheet with Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers on an Open Number Line #1 or Use Compensation to Subtract Within 100.