Solve: 3732 minus 2865 Using Vertical Subtraction

$\begin{aligned} &3732 \\ -& \\ &2865 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}$

To solve the subtraction problem $3732 - 2865$, we will use the vertical subtraction method and ensure proper borrowing where needed:

• Step 1: Subtract the units digit: $2 - 5$. Since 2 is less than 5, we borrow 10 from the tens column, making it $12$. Then, $12 - 5 = 7$.

• Step 2: Move to the tens digit: Due to borrowing, we now have $2$ (from the original 3) in the tens column. Subtract $6$, i.e., $2 - 6$. We need to borrow from the hundreds column, so $12 - 6 = 6$.

• Step 3: Hundreds digit: Originally, we have $7$ but reduced to $6$ due to prior borrowing. Subtract $8$, i.e., $6 - 8$. We borrow from the thousands: $16 - 8 = 8$.

• Step 4: Thousands digit: Now having $2$ (from the original 3 due to borrowing), subtract $2$: $2 - 2 = 0$.

The solution to the subtraction of $3732 - 2865$ is $867$.