Subtraction of Three-Digit Numbers

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

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

Front

What is a three-digit number?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'minuend' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'subtrahend' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of a subtraction called?

Back

The result of a subtraction is called the 'difference'.

Front

How do you subtract two three-digit numbers?

Back

Align the numbers by their place values (hundreds, tens, units) and subtract each column starting from the right.

Front

What is borrowing in subtraction?

Back

Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column. You take 1 from the next left column.

Front

What is the difference between 793 and 432?

Back

361

Front

What is the difference between 800 and 428?

Back

372

Front

What is the difference between 304 and 212?

Back

92