KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Subtracting Whole Numbers - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to accurately subtract numbers using two examples: subtracting 5 from 10 million and subtracting 100,000 from 6 million. The teacher emphasizes the importance of writing out numbers to avoid mistakes and provides a detailed, step-by-step method for each problem. The tutorial concludes with tips for ensuring accuracy in subtraction.

What is the result of subtracting 5 from 10 million?

• 9,999,999

• 9,999,995

• 10,000,005

• 9,999,990

How many zeros are there in 10 million?

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

• Six

What is the result of subtracting 100,000 from 6 million?

• 5,999,000

• 5,900,000

• 5,000,000

• 6,100,000

How should you align numbers when subtracting large numbers?

• Align the numbers in the center

• Align the numbers randomly

• Align the numbers from the left

• Align the numbers from the right

Why is it recommended to write down calculations for large numbers?

• To make it look neat

• To avoid mistakes

• To save time

• To impress others