How Do You Subtract Whole Numbers?

How Do You Subtract Whole Numbers?

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Subtracting numbers is easier than you might think! Watch this tutorial to see the step-by-step process of lining up the numbers vertically to subtract them.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • subtract
  • whole numbers
  • subtraction
  • ones place
  • tens place
  • positive

Background Tutorials

  • Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

      • What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?

      What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?

      Place value is a building block of numbers. Without place value, we couldn't keep all our numbers straight! This tutorial introduces place value and shows you the parts of a place value chart.

  • Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

      • How Do You Compare Two Whole Numbers?How Do You Compare Two Whole Numbers?

      How Do You Compare Two Whole Numbers?

      Comparing two large whole numbers can be a chore, but using a place value chart can make the process easier. Take a look at how to line up the digits and figure out which number is larger.

  • Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

      • How Do You Add Whole Numbers?How Do You Add Whole Numbers?

      How Do You Add Whole Numbers?

      To add numbers, you can line up the numbers vertically and then add the matching places together. This tutorial shows you how to add numbers vertically!