subtraction

Arithmetic Grade Five

Take a look at this problem:


   5678
  - 799
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After borrowing it will look like this:


   4  15  16  18
   5 | 6 | 7 | 8
  -  | 7 | 9 | 9
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Solving this problem is simple once have finished the borrowing process.


   4  15  16  18
   5 | 6 | 7 | 8
  -  | 7 | 9 | 9
  ---------------
   4   8   7   9

On the next page you will practice subtraction problems requiring borrowing. Use scratch paper.