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Lesson Example Discussion Quiz: Class Homework

Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-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 625 - 10

Step 1a

Subtract 625 - 10

To begin, subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers in ascending order where 0 and 5 are in the units place. Subtracting 0 from 5 gives us 5 which is written in the ones place.

Step 1b

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

$1b$

Explanation: The digits 2 and 1 are in the tens place. We need to subtract 1 from 2.

Step 1c

Let’s subtract the values in the tens place.

$1c$

Explanation: Subtract 1 from 2. The result is 1. Write this value in the tens place.

Step 1d

Write the value 6 in the hundred’s place by subtracting 0 from 6.

$1d$

Explanation: Subtracting 10 from 625 results in 615.