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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Step 1: Write the numbers vertically based on their place value.
Step 2: Subtract each column, starting from the rightmost digit.
Step 3: Borrow as needed when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a given column.
Now, let's work through the subtraction:
Step 1: Arrange vertically:
Step 2: Start subtracting from the right:
Ones place: , we need to borrow because 2 is less than 6.
- Change 2 to 12 by borrowing 1 from the 6 in the tens column, turning it into 5.
- Subtract: .
Tens place: .
Hundreds place: , again borrow because 2 is less than 3.
- Borrow 1 from the 8 in the thousands place, turning it into 7.
- Change 2 to 12: .
Thousands place: .
Ten-thousands place: .
So, the final result is:
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
32926
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We start from the ones place (rightmost) because borrowing affects the next column to the left. Working right-to-left ensures we handle all borrowing correctly before moving on.
When borrowing from 0, you need to keep borrowing left until you find a non-zero digit. For example, in 1002 - 456, borrow from the thousands place through all the zeros.
Simple rule: If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column, you must borrow 10 from the column to the left.
Yes! Add your answer to the number you subtracted. If you get the original number back, your subtraction is correct. Like: 32926 + 15336 should equal 48262.
Don't worry! Cross out and start over with that column. It's better to restart a column than carry a mistake through the whole problem.
Borrowing trades 1 ten for 10 ones (or 1 hundred for 10 tens, etc.). The total value stays the same, but now you have enough to subtract in that column!
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