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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S2-L6

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

Examples:

Subtract 427 from 55

Step 1a

Subtract 427 - 55

To begin, subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers as follows: The digits in the units place are 7 and 5. Now subtarct 7 - 5 = 2. and write 2 in the units place.

Step 1b

Subtract the digit in the tens place from the tens digit.

$1b$

Explanation: 2 , 5 are in tens place, take 1 borrow from hundreds place because 2 is less than 5.

Step 1c

Let’s subtract the values in the tens place.

$1c$

Explanation: Now write this digit under tens place 12 - 5 = 7.

Step 1d

Subtract the digits in hundreds place 3 - 0 = 3.

Now 427 - 55 = 372.

$1d$

Explanation: We are usbtracting 55 from 427, which equals to 372.