Here are more examples of Matching and Mismatching Numbers in subtraction to help students practice and understand the difference clearly:
β Matching Numbers β Easy Subtraction
These are examples where digits are easy to subtract (no borrowing needed):
Problem | Solution |
---|---|
66 β 22 | 44 |
88 β 44 | 44 |
33 β 11 | 22 |
75 β 25 | 50 |
60 β 30 | 30 |
Β
π In each case, the digits in the top number are equal to or bigger than the digits in the bottom number.
β Mismatching Numbers β Borrowing Needed
These examples require borrowing (top digit is smaller than bottom digit in the same place):
Problem | Steps (Borrowing) | Answer |
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41 β 26 | Borrow: 1 becomes 11, 4 becomes 3 | 15 |
52 β 37 | 2 < 7 β borrow from 5 | 15 |
63 β 48 | 3 < 8 β borrow from 6 | 15 |
72 β 46 | 2 < 6 β borrow from 7 | 26 |
81 β 59 | 1 < 9 β borrow from 8 | 22 |
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π¬ Practice Tip for Kids:
If the top number is smaller than the bottom one,
Go next door and borrow 10!