Three Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

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What is three-digit subtraction?

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Three-digit subtraction involves subtracting numbers that have three digits, often requiring regrouping when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column.

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What does regrouping mean in subtraction?

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

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Find the difference: 238 - 10

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228

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Maeve planted 635 daisies and 143 roses. How many more daisies did she plant than roses?

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492

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Find the difference: 639 - 275

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364

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What is the difference of 700 - 500?

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200

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Find the difference: 500 - 271

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229

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What is the first step in three-digit subtraction?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by their place values (hundreds, tens, and ones).

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How do you handle subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit?

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You regroup by borrowing from the next left column, reducing that digit by one and adding 10 to the current column.

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What is the result of 400 - 150?

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250