the between two . You can of it as , or as out how far two are. The (−) you to .
One is on a . For 13 − 5, at 13 and hop 5 : 12, 11, 10, 9, 8. The is 8.
For 20 − 7, it can be to up from the : 7 → 10 (3 ), 10 → 20 (10 ). 3 + 10 = 13. So 20 − 7 = 13.
🔗 Match each subtraction to its answer.
15 − 6
20 − 8
14 − 5
30 − 14
is the of , so every has a . 12 − 8 = 4, and you can it because 4 + 8 = 12. This is the for 4, 8 and 12.
🃏 Flip a card to find the difference.
Tap each card to see the answer.
For , use . the up by — under , under . each from to . If the top is , you from the to the .
Here is a : 52 − 37. In the , 2 is than 7, so a ten from the . That you 12 − 7 = 5. In the , you now have 4 − 3 = 1. : 15. : 37 + 15 = 52. !
| Tens | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 5 → 4 | 2 → 12 |
| − 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Answer | 1 | 5 |
🧩 Put the column subtraction steps in the right order for 61 − 28.
- Write the answer: 33
- Subtract the tens: 5 − 2 = 3 in the tens column
- Borrow a ten: 11 − 8 = 3 in the units column
- Write 61 above 28, lining up units and tens
your by the to the you . If you get the , !
from a of 10 or 100 is a . For 100 − 36, up: 36 → 40 (4), then 40 → 100 (60). 4 + 60 = 64. So 100 − 36 = 64.
🗂️ Sort each subtraction: does the answer need borrowing, or not?
47 − 23
52 − 37
68 − 14
71 − 26
✍️ Complete these subtractions.
18 − 9 = , and 45 − 17 = .
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Subtraction Strategies Quiz
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