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Long Subtraction ➖

Take away big numbers column by column, and learn to borrow

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Start small, then level up!

Questions and answers

What is column subtraction?

A written method. Write the smaller number under the larger one with the digits lined up, then subtract one column at a time, starting from the right.

What does borrowing mean in subtraction?

When the top digit is smaller than the bottom one, you take 1 ten from the next column. The top digit becomes 10 more, and the digit you borrowed from goes down by 1.

How can I check a subtraction?

Add your answer to the number you took away. You should get back the number you started with.

Where should a beginner start with subtraction?

With Picture Counting, which takes pictures away from 10 or fewer. Then 1-digit subtraction, and after that 2-digit numbers with borrowing.