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, which may require 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 top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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What is the difference of 700-500?

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200

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What is the difference of 760-100?

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660

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What is the difference of 500-271?

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229

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Leah has 465 stickers. Ana has 341 stickers. How many fewer stickers does Ana have than Leah?

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124

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What is the difference of 307-10?

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297

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How do you subtract a smaller number from a larger number?

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To subtract a smaller number from a larger number, align the numbers by place value and subtract each column starting from the right.

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What is the first step in three-digit subtraction?

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The first step is to align the numbers by their place values (hundreds, tens, and units) before performing the subtraction.

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What do you do if you need to subtract a larger digit from a smaller digit in a column?

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You regroup by borrowing 1 from the next left column, which increases the current column's top digit by 10.