Subtraction with Regrouping

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some have been taken away.

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What does regrouping mean in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction means rearranging the numbers to make it easier to subtract, especially when the top number is smaller than the bottom number in a column.

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Solve: 80 - 49

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31

Front

Solve: 64 - 19

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45

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Solve: 25 - 7

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18

Front

Solve: 90 - 56

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34

Front

Solve: 86 - 42

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44

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What is the first step in subtraction with regrouping?

Back

The first step is to look at the digits in each column, starting from the right.

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Why do we need to borrow in subtraction?

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We need to borrow when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, so we can regroup and make the subtraction possible.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

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The result is a negative number, which shows that you cannot take away more than you have.