Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Subtraction
👉 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? 👉 5 − 2 = 3 apples➖ Subtraction Symbol We use the minus sign ( − ) for subtraction. We also use the equal sign ( = ) to show the answer.✨ Real-Life Examples: You had ₹10, spent ₹4 → ₹10 − ₹4 = ₹6There are 8 balloons, 3 burst → 8 − 3 = 5 balloons leftYou see 6 birds, 2 fly away → 6 − 2 = 4 birds left🧠 Why Learn Subtraction? To solve daily problemsTo handle moneyTo prepare for advanced math
0/3
Concept of subtraction as “taking away”
04:45
Borrowing (Regrouping) in Subtraction
02:39
Subtraction Tricks and Shortcuts
07:33
Matching and Mismatching Numbers in Subtraction
✅ Matching Numbers When both digits in the same place are the same, subtraction is easy.🟢 Example: 44 − 22 Each digit matches: 4 − 2 = 2 and 4 − 2 = 2 So, 44 − 22 = 22❌ Mismatching Numbers When digits are different, especially when the top digit is smaller, we may need borrowing.🟡 Example: 42 − 27 2 (ones) is smaller than 7 → So we borrow from the tens. Now do: 12 − 7 = 5 3 − 2 = 1 So, 42 − 27 = 15💡 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.
0/1
Matching Numbers – Easy Subtraction
04:34
Easy Method of Subtraction Examples
✅ 1. Line Up the Numbers Always write numbers one below the other, keeping ones, tens, hundreds in the right place.🔢 Example:markdown Copy Edit 73 − 25 ____ ✅ 2. Start from the Right (Ones Place) Subtract the ones column first, then the tens.🔢 Example: 3 − 5 ❌ → Can’t do 👉 Borrow 1 from the 7 → 3 becomes 13, and 7 becomes 6 Now:13 − 5 = 86 − 2 = 4 ✅ Answer: 48✅ 3. Use This Rhyme to Remember Borrowing: ✨ "More on the floor? Go next door! Borrow 10 and try once more!"✅ 4. Cross-Check with Addition After subtracting, you can add your answer to the smaller number to check.🔢 Example: 48 + 25 = 73 ✅ (Correct!)✨ Quick Tricks for Small Numbers: ➖ Subtract from 10 Easily: 10 − 3 = 710 − 6 = 4Use your fingers if needed!🔢 Subtracting in Parts (Break the Number): 45 − 28 = First do 45 − 20 = 25 Then 25 − 8 = 17
0/2
Example 1
05:16
Exaple 2
07:33
Easy Mathematics

Here are more examples of Matching and Mismatching Numbers in subtraction to help students practice and understand the difference clearly:

✅ Matching Numbers – Easy Subtraction

These are examples where digits are easy to subtract (no borrowing needed):

ProblemSolution
66 − 2244
88 − 4444
33 − 1122
75 − 2550
60 − 3030

👉 In each case, the digits in the top number are equal to or bigger than the digits in the bottom number.

❌ Mismatching Numbers – Borrowing Needed

These examples require borrowing (top digit is smaller than bottom digit in the same place):

ProblemSteps (Borrowing)Answer
41 − 26Borrow: 1 becomes 11, 4 becomes 315
52 − 372 < 7 → borrow from 515
63 − 483 < 8 → borrow from 615
72 − 462 < 6 → borrow from 726
81 − 591 < 9 → borrow from 822

💬 Practice Tip for Kids:

If the top number is smaller than the bottom one,
Go next door and borrow 10!

Previous
Next