Three-digit Subtraction With Regrouping

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What is three-digit subtraction?

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Three-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one three-digit number from another. It often involves 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 top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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How do you subtract 2 from 12?

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You can subtract 2 from 12 by taking away 2, which equals 10.

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What is 612 - 295?

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317

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What is 320 - 190?

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130

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What is 530 - 270?

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260

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What is 451 - 199?

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252

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What is 400 - 280?

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120

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

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You regroup by borrowing from the next column to the left.

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What is the first step in three-digit subtraction?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by their place values: hundreds, tens, and ones.