Subtraction of Large Numbers

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how much is left after removing a certain amount.

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What is the result of subtracting a smaller number from a larger number called?

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The result is called the 'difference'.

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Solve: 3,000 - 498 = ?

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2502

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What do you call the number you subtract from?

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The number you subtract from is called the 'minuend'.

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What do you call the number you are subtracting?

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The number you are subtracting is called the 'subtrahend'.

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Solve: 500 - 493 = ?

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7

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What is a common strategy for subtracting large numbers?

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A common strategy is to break the numbers into smaller, more manageable parts.

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Solve: 307 - 59 = ?

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248

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a method used when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, requiring you to take from the next column.

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Solve: 7,005 - 3,126 = ?

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3879