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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S2-L8

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

Examples:

Subtract 489 from 29

Step 1a

Subtract 489 - 29

To begin, subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers as follows: The digits in the units place are 9 and 9. Now subtarct 9 - 9 = 0. and write 0 in the units place.

Step 1b

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

$1b$

Explanation: 8 , 2 are in tens place.

Step 1c

Let’s subtract the values in the tens place.

$1c$

Explanation: Now write this digit under tens place 8 - 2 = 6.

Step 1d

Subtract the digits in hundreds place 4 - 0 = 4.

Now 489 - 29 = 460.

$1d$

Explanation: We are subtracting 29 from 489, which equals to 460.