Top Mental Math Worksheets Two Digit

Looking for some top two digit mental math worksheets? Little Sprout has your covered. Here you will find an assortment of the best mental math worksheets around including 2 digit mental math for addition with and without carrying, and subtraction with and without borrowing. Our two digit mental math worksheets are designed to help build your students confidence and skills with fun, challenging, but encouraging worksheets. We intentionally use positive messaging in most of our worksheets that encourage effort and the love of learning mental math so your students feel calm and enjoy the process. Its difficult to teach a resistant student, and it’s tough for the student to learn when they are being resistant so we have worked hard to provide you with the top 2 digit mental math worksheets that are free to print and download which will help both you the teacher and your student progress in a positive way.
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How to Print Little Sprout Art & Learning Lab’s Two Digit Mental Math Worksheets

Printing our free Mental Math Worksheets is super simple!

  1. Click the coloring page that interests you
  2. On the next page, click the orange “Print” button. A PDF printable file will pop up
  3. All printables are designed to be printed on 8.5 x 11 Letter Sized Paper 
  4. Celebrate in excitement, get pumped, and start coloring! 

Step By Step Guide on How Students Can Solve Two Digit Mental Math Equations:

1. 2-Digit Addition (No Carrying Needed)

Example: 34 + 25 Step 1: Separate the tens and ones.

  • For 34, 3 is in the tens place (representing 30), and 4 is in the ones place.
  • For 25, 2 is in the tens place (20), and 5 is in the ones place.

Step 2: Add the tens.

  • 30 + 20 = 50

Step 3: Add the ones.

  • 4 + 5 = 9

Step 4: Combine the tens and ones to get the answer.

  • 50 + 9 = 59

2. 2-Digit Addition with Carrying Needed

Example: 48 + 36 Step 1: Separate the tens and ones.

  • For 48, 4 is in the tens place (representing 40), and 8 is in the ones place.
  • For 36, 3 is in the tens place (representing 30), and 6 is in the ones place.

Step 2: Add the ones first.

  • 8 + 6 = 14
  • Write down 4 in the ones place and carry over the extra 1 to the tens place.

Step 3: Add the tens, including the carried-over 1.

  • 40 + 30 = 70
  • Add the carried-over 1 to get 71.

Step 4: Combine the sums.

  • 48 + 36 = 84

Answer: 84

3. 2-Digit Subtraction (No Borrowing Needed)

Example: 56 – 23 Step 1: Separate the tens and ones.

  • For 56, 5 is in the tens place, and 6 is in the ones place.
  • For 23, 2 is in the tens place, and 3 is in the ones place.

Step 2: Subtract the tens.

  • 50 – 20 = 30

Step 3: Subtract the ones.

  • 6 – 3 = 3

Step 4: Combine the results.

  • 30 + 3 = 33

Answer: 56 – 23 = 33

4. 2-Digit Subtraction with Borrowing Needed

Example: 52 – 28 Step 1: Separate the tens and ones.

  • For 52, 5 is in the tens place, and 2 is in the ones place.
  • For 28, 2 is in the tens place, and 8 is in the ones place.

Step 2: Check if borrowing is needed in the ones place.

  • Since 2 – 8 isn’t possible, we need to borrow 1 from the tens place in 52.

Step 3: Borrow from the tens place.

  • Change 52 to 4 tens and 12 ones (42 + 10).
  • Now, 12 – 8 = 4

Step 4: Subtract the tens.

  • 40 – 20 = 20

Step 5: Combine the results.

  • 20 + 4 = 24

Answer: 52 – 28 = 24

Why Choose Little Sprout’s  Two Digit Mental Math Worksheets? 

Boost your child’s math skills and confidence with Mental Math Worksheets! 🎉 These worksheets go beyond regular math drills, engaging students in fun, quick exercises that challenge their mental math abilities and give them a confidence boost every time they solve a problem. Designed for grades K-7, these worksheets make addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division both exciting and manageable, so students can see math as a friend, not a foe! Mental math strengthens calculation speed and accuracy.

Imagine your child solving math problems in their head while they’re waiting for lunch or riding in the car – all without a calculator in sight! It’s not only about getting the right answer but about the journey of practicing number sense, spotting patterns, and learning efficient strategies. Whether it’s 2-digit addition with carrying or subtraction without borrowing, each worksheet encourages students to think quickly and accurately. These skills are foundational and will benefit students in more complex math, science, and even everyday life. Plus, our worksheets come with positive messages and a growth mindset approach – helping students celebrate each small success. Each correct answer is another step toward being a math whiz, and the encouraging words keep spirits high even if mistakes happen. Mental Math Worksheets are perfect for teachers to use in the classroom or for parents to support learning at home. With a mix of challenges, fun activities, and positive reinforcement, these worksheets make math practice a rewarding part of the day. So, why wait? Let’s make math the best part of your child’s learning routine! 🌟