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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S4-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 889 - 94

Step 1a

Subtract 889 - 94

To begin, subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers as follows: The digits in the units place are 9 and 4 now subtract 9 - 4 = 5 and write 5 in the units place.

Step 1b

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

$1b$

Explanation: 8, 9 are in tens place, Subtracting 9 from 8 we subtract 9 from 18(since we take a burrow from hundreds place).

Step 1c

Let’s subtract the values in the tens place.

$1c$

Explanation: 18 - 9 = 9 now write this digit under tens place.

Step 1d

Subtract the digits in hundreds place 7 - 0 = 7 now 889 - 94 = 795.

$1d$

Explanation: We are subtracting 94 from 889, which equals to 795.