KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Subtracting Whole Numbers - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to perform a subtraction operation involving borrowing. It starts by setting up the problem, ensuring the numbers are aligned correctly by units, tens, and hundreds. The teacher demonstrates borrowing from higher place values to solve the subtraction problem, leading to the final answer of 4088.

What is the first step in setting up a subtraction problem?

• Write the numbers in any order

• Align the numbers by their units

• Start subtracting from the left

• Add the numbers first

When you cannot subtract a smaller digit from a larger one, what should you do?

• Add 10 to the smaller digit

• Borrow from the next higher place value

• Skip the subtraction

• Subtract the larger digit from the smaller one

In the subtraction 4912 - 824, what is the result of subtracting the units column after borrowing?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 6

What is the result of subtracting the tens column after borrowing in 4912 - 824?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What is the final answer to the subtraction problem 4912 - 824?

• 4088

• 4080

• 4090

• 4078