Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Subtraction
πŸ‘‰ What is Subtraction? Subtraction means taking away or finding the difference between two numbers. It helps us know how many are left after removing some.🟒 Example: If you have 5 apples and you eat 2 apples, How many are left? πŸ‘‰ 5 βˆ’ 2 = 3 applesβž– Subtraction Symbol We use the minus sign ( βˆ’ ) for subtraction. We also use the equal sign ( = ) to show the answer.✨ Real-Life Examples: You had β‚Ή10, spent β‚Ή4 β†’ β‚Ή10 βˆ’ β‚Ή4 = β‚Ή6There are 8 balloons, 3 burst β†’ 8 βˆ’ 3 = 5 balloons leftYou see 6 birds, 2 fly away β†’ 6 βˆ’ 2 = 4 birds left🧠 Why Learn Subtraction? To solve daily problemsTo handle moneyTo prepare for advanced math
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Matching and Mismatching Numbers in Subtraction
βœ… Matching Numbers When both digits in the same place are the same, subtraction is easy.🟒 Example: 44 βˆ’ 22 Each digit matches: 4 βˆ’ 2 = 2 and 4 βˆ’ 2 = 2 So, 44 βˆ’ 22 = 22❌ Mismatching Numbers When digits are different, especially when the top digit is smaller, we may need borrowing.🟑 Example: 42 βˆ’ 27 2 (ones) is smaller than 7 β†’ So we borrow from the tens. Now do: 12 βˆ’ 7 = 5 3 βˆ’ 2 = 1 So, 42 βˆ’ 27 = 15πŸ’‘ Why It Matters: Matching numbers help build speed and confidence.Mismatching numbers teach us about borrowing and place value.Understanding the difference helps children learn when to borrow and when not to.
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Easy Method of Subtraction Examples
βœ… 1. Line Up the Numbers Always write numbers one below the other, keeping ones, tens, hundreds in the right place.πŸ”’ Example:markdown Copy Edit 73 βˆ’ 25 ____ βœ… 2. Start from the Right (Ones Place) Subtract the ones column first, then the tens.πŸ”’ Example: 3 βˆ’ 5 ❌ β†’ Can’t do πŸ‘‰ Borrow 1 from the 7 β†’ 3 becomes 13, and 7 becomes 6 Now:13 βˆ’ 5 = 86 βˆ’ 2 = 4 βœ… Answer: 48βœ… 3. Use This Rhyme to Remember Borrowing: ✨ "More on the floor? Go next door! Borrow 10 and try once more!"βœ… 4. Cross-Check with Addition After subtracting, you can add your answer to the smaller number to check.πŸ”’ Example: 48 + 25 = 73 βœ… (Correct!)✨ Quick Tricks for Small Numbers: βž– Subtract from 10 Easily: 10 βˆ’ 3 = 710 βˆ’ 6 = 4Use your fingers if needed!πŸ”’ Subtracting in Parts (Break the Number): 45 βˆ’ 28 = First do 45 βˆ’ 20 = 25 Then 25 βˆ’ 8 = 17
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Easy Mathematics

✨ What is Borrowing?

When we subtract two-digit numbers and the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit,
we borrow from the next place value (the tens column).
This is called regrouping or borrowing.


🟒 Example:

Let’s subtract:
42 βˆ’ 27

Step 1:
Look at the ones place:
2 βˆ’ 7 ❌ (You can’t subtract 7 from 2)

Step 2:
So, borrow 1 ten from the 4 (tens place).
Now 4 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 12

Now subtract:
12 βˆ’ 7 = 5
3 βˆ’ 2 = 1

βœ… Answer: 15


πŸ’‘ Borrowing Tip:

“More on the floor?
Go next door!
Take 1 ten and make it 10 more!”


🧠 Why It’s Important:

  • Helps with subtracting bigger numbers

  • Teaches place value understanding

  • Builds strong math confidence