Subtraction with regrouping

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What is subtraction with regrouping?

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Subtraction with regrouping is a method used to subtract numbers when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column, requiring borrowing from the next column.

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How do you perform subtraction with regrouping?

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1. Start from the rightmost column. 2. If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, borrow from the next column to the left. 3. Subtract the digits in each column, moving left.

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What is the result of 205 - 15?

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190

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What is the result of 73 - 27?

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46

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What is the result of 528 - 173?

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355

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What is the result of 407 - 188?

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219

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What is the result of 409 - 319?

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90

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What does it mean to 'borrow' in subtraction?

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To 'borrow' means to take 1 from the next higher place value to help subtract a smaller digit from a larger digit in the current column.

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Why is regrouping necessary in subtraction?

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Regrouping is necessary when the digit in the minuend (top number) is smaller than the digit in the subtrahend (bottom number) in any column.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem with regrouping?

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Identify the rightmost column and check if the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.