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Lesson Example Discussion Quiz: Class Homework

Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S3-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 640 - 16

Step 1a

Subtract 640 - 16

To begin, subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers as follows: The digits in the units place are 0 and 6. Since 0 is less than 6, we subtract 6 from 10 (borrowing 1 from the tens place) and write 4 in the units place.

Step 1b

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

$1b$

Explanation: 3 , 1 are in tens place, Subtracting 1 from 3. 3 - 1 = 2. write the 2 in tens place.

Step 1c

Let’s subtract the values in the tens place.

$1c$

Explanation: 3 - 1 = 2.

Step 1d

subtract the digits in hundreds place 6 - 0 = 6 now 640 - 16 = 624.

$1d$

Explanation: We are subtracting 16 from 640, which equals 624.