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To solve this subtraction problem, we will use the vertical subtraction method. Here’s how to approach it step-by-step:
Step 1: Arrange the numbers in a column, aligning them by place value. The top number (the minuend) is 94, and the bottom number (the subtrahend) is 6.
Step 2: Begin subtracting from the rightmost column (the ones place). Here we have:
Since 4 is less than 6, we need to regroup. We'll borrow 1 ten from the tens place:
(after borrowing)
Step 3: Subtract the ones now: 14 - 6 = 8, write 8 under the ones column.
Step 4: Move to the tens column where we initially had 9 tens, but now it’s reduced by 1 tens due to regrouping, making it 8 tens. Thus:
There’s nothing to subtract from 8 in the tens place, so it remains 8. Write 8 under the tens column.
Therefore, after performing the subtraction, the final result is 88.
Hence, the solution to the subtraction problem is .
88
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Because you can't take away 6 ones when you only have 4 ones! You need to borrow from the tens place first, turning your 4 ones into 14 ones.
The tens place decreases by 1. So 94 becomes 8 tens and 14 ones instead of 9 tens and 4 ones. Now you can subtract!
Simple rule: If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column, you need to borrow from the column to the left.
Yes! Add your answer to the number you subtracted: . If you get the original number, you're correct!
You'd need to borrow from the hundreds place first, turning the 0 into 10, then borrow 1 from that to make 14 ones. It's like a chain reaction!
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