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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 1-a Lesson: S3-L5

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

Examples:

Subtract 148 - 20

Step 1a

Subtract 148 from 20

Arrange the numbers vertically. Subtract one’s place digits 8 - 0 = 8. Write 8 in one’s column.

$1a$

Explanation: Start subtracting with the digit at one’s place i.e., 8 - 0 = 8. Write 8 under the one’s column.

Step 1b

Subtract ten’s place digits 4 - 2 = 2. write 2 in ten’s column.

$1b$

Explanation: Move to the ten’s place i.e., 4 - 2 = 2. Write 2 in the ten’s place.

Step 1c

Subtract the hundred’s place digits 1 - 0 = 1. Write 1 in hundred’s column.

$1c$

Explanation: Let’s move to subtract hundred’s place digits 1 - 0 = 1. Write 1 under the hundred’s column.

Step 1d

Thus 148 - 20 = 128.

$1d$

Explanation: Therefore, the difference between the two given numbers is 148 - 20 = 128.