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Lesson Example Discussion Quiz: Class Homework

Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 1-a Lesson: S2-L5

Explanation: The best way to understand subtraction is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

Examples:

Subtraction 52 - 8

Step 1a

Subtraction 52 from 8

Arrange the numbers vertically. Subtract one’s place digits 2 – 8. we have to take borrowing from ten’s place. Here the value is now 12. subtract 12 - 8 = 4 write 4 in one’s column.

$1a$

Explanation: Start subtracting with the digit at one’s place i.e., 2 - 8 We take a borrow from ten’s place since 2 < 8. Here the value is 12 subtract 12 - 8 = 4 write the 4 in one’s column.

Step 1b

Subtract ten’s place digits 4 - 0 = 4 write 4 in ten’s column.

$1b$

Explanation: Move to the ten’s place i.e., 4 - 0 = 4. Write 4 in the ten’s place.

Step 1c

Thus 52 - 8 = 44.

$1c$

Explanation: Therefore, the difference between the two given numbers is: 52 - 8 = 44.