Three digit subtraction with regrouping

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What is three-digit subtraction with regrouping?

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It is a method of subtracting numbers that have three digits, where you may need to borrow from the next higher place value 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 means rearranging the numbers to make subtraction easier, often by borrowing from the next column.

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How do you subtract 735 - 257?

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735 - 257 = 478.

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How do you subtract 571 - 108?

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571 - 108 = 463.

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How do you subtract 549 - 372?

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549 - 372 = 177.

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How do you subtract 647 - 429?

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647 - 429 = 218.

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What is the first step in three-digit subtraction with regrouping?

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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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What do you do if the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in the ones place?

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You borrow 1 from the tens place, which makes the top digit in the ones place larger.

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What happens when you borrow from the tens place?

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When you borrow from the tens place, you decrease the tens digit by 1 and add 10 to the ones digit.

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Can you give an example of borrowing in subtraction?

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In 735 - 257, you need to borrow from the tens place because 5 is smaller than 7.