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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 3-a Lesson: S1-L4

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

Examples:

Subtract 379 - 65

Step 1a

Subtract 379 - 65

Arrange the numbers vertically. Subtract ones 9 - 5 = 4. Write 4 in ones column.

$1a$

Explanation: Start with the digit at ones place i.e., 9 - 5 = 4. Write 4 in ones column.

Step 1b

Subtract tens and write in the tens place 7 - 6 = 1. Here write 1 in tens column.

$1b$

Explanation: Move to the tens place i.e., 7 - 6 = 1. Write 1 in the tens place.

Step 1c

Subtract the numbers under the hundreds column 3 - 0 = 3. Write 3 in the hundreds column.

$1c$

Explanation: Now subtract hundreds column i.e., 3 - 0 = 3 and write 3 in the hundreds column.

Step 1d

Hence, the difference between the given numbers is 314.

$1d$

Explanation: Thus 379 - 65 = 314.