3-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one 3-digit number from another, which may involve regrouping when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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What does regrouping mean in subtraction?

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

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What is the first step in 3-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 subtract in the ones place?

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Subtract the bottom digit from the top digit in the ones place. If the top digit is smaller, regroup from the tens place.

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How do you subtract in the tens place?

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Subtract the bottom digit from the top digit in the tens place. If the top digit is smaller, regroup from the hundreds place.

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How do you subtract in the hundreds place?

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Subtract the bottom digit from the top digit in the hundreds place. If the top digit is smaller, regroup from the thousands place (if applicable).

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What is the result of 478 - 152?

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The result is 326.

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What is the result of 412 - 83?

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The result is 329.

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What is the result of 318 - 123?

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The result is 195.

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What is the result of 649 - 367?

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The result is 282.