Subtracting 3-Digit Numbers

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

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What is a 3-digit number?

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A 3-digit number is a number that has three digits, ranging from 100 to 999.

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How do you subtract 3-digit numbers?

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To subtract 3-digit numbers, align the numbers by place value (hundreds, tens, units) and subtract each column starting from the right.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column.

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What is the difference between 491 and 135?

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356

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What is the difference between 334 and 213?

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121

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What is the difference between 140 and 116?

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24

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What is the difference between 686 and 332?

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354

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What is the difference between 593 and 386?

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207

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What does it mean to regroup in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction means rearranging the numbers to make the subtraction easier, often involving borrowing.