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Example

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 3-a Lesson: S2-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 1276 - 445

Step 1a

Subtract 1276 - 445

To begin subtract from the units place.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers accourding to their place values.

Step 1b

Start with the digits in ones place i.e., 6 , 5.

$1b$

Explanation: Now subtract the digits from one’s place 6 - 5 and the difference is 1, write this number under the ones digit.

Step 1c

Subtract the digits in the tens column 7 , 4.

$1c$

Explanation: Now subtract the digit in ten’s place. so it will be 7 - 4 = 3. Write 3 in ten’s column.

Step 1d

Subtract the digits in the hundred’s column 2 , 4 we have to take 1 borrowing from thousands place because 2 is less than 4.

$1d$

Explanation: Now subtract the digit in hundred’s place. so it will be 12 - 4 = 8. Write 8 in hundred’s column.

Step 1e

Subtract the digits in the thousand’s column 0 - 0. Here the difference is 0. Therefore, the difference is 1276 - 445 = 831.

$1e$

Explanation: Now subtract the digit in thousand’s place. so it will be 0 - 0 = 0. Write 0 in thousand’s column. Hence, 1276 - 445 = 831.