In this activity, we will be carrying out subtractions using a column method with borrowing if necessary.
Example
Work out.
4,653 - 2,846
Answer
Set the calculation out as a subtraction. Start at the ones end and borrow if you need to.
The answer is 1,807
Let's have a go at some questions to practise this skill.
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