CLASS 3 MATHS · SUBTRACTION

Subtract 3-digit numbers with borrowing

Subtract column by column from the ones. Borrow from the next column when the top digit is smaller.

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Worked examples

Example 1 · level 1

606 − 340 = ?

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  1. 606 − 340 = 266.
  2. Check: 266 + 340 = 606.

Answer: 266

Example 2 · level 2

A train has 991 passengers. At Vijayawada station, 630 passengers get off. How many are still on the train?

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  1. 991 − 630 = 361.
  2. Check: 361 + 630 = 991.

Answer: 361

Example 3 · level 3

A train has 1003 passengers. At Vijayawada station, 160 passengers get off. How many are still on the train?

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  1. 1003 − 160 = 843.
  2. Check: 843 + 160 = 1003.

Answer: 843

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