Multi-digit subtraction

Multi-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting numbers that have more than one digit, often requiring borrowing from higher place values.

Borrowing in subtraction is when you take 1 from the next higher place value to help subtract a larger digit from a smaller digit.

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

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The minuend is the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted.

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Regrouping is the process of rearranging the numbers in subtraction to make it easier to subtract, often involving borrowing.