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Subtraction without borrowing

Take away a 2-digit number without breaking a ten.

🔍 Step 1 · Understand

First, look at a worked example

21 − 11 = ?

💡 The tip : Take away the tens first: 21 − 10.

🤔 Find the answer in your head, then open the solution.

👀 See the solution

Answer: 10

21 − 10 = 11, then 11 − 1 = 10. So 21 − 11 = 10.

🎯 Step 2 · Your turn!

10 questions. Take your time, and ask for a hint if you get stuck.