Subtracting with Regrouping

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

Back

Regrouping in subtraction is the process of borrowing from the next higher place value when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

Front

Solve: 631 - 285

Back

346

Front

What does it mean to borrow in subtraction?

Back

Borrowing means taking 1 from the next higher place value to make the current digit larger so that you can subtract.

Front

Solve: 812 - 289

Back

523

Front

What is the first step in subtracting with regrouping?

Back

The first step is to check if you need to borrow from the next place value.

Front

Solve: 403 - 294

Back

109

Front

What do you do if the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column?

Back

You borrow from the next column to the left.

Front

Solve: 443 - 265

Back

178

Front

What is the purpose of regrouping?

Back

The purpose of regrouping is to make subtraction possible when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

Front

Solve: 852 - 275

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577