Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Subtraction
๐Ÿ‘‰ 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.๐ŸŸข Example: If you have 5 apples and you eat 2 apples, How many are left? ๐Ÿ‘‰ 5 โˆ’ 2 = 3 applesโž– Subtraction Symbol We use the minus sign ( โˆ’ ) for subtraction. We also use the equal sign ( = ) to show the answer.โœจ Real-Life Examples: You had โ‚น10, spent โ‚น4 โ†’ โ‚น10 โˆ’ โ‚น4 = โ‚น6There are 8 balloons, 3 burst โ†’ 8 โˆ’ 3 = 5 balloons leftYou see 6 birds, 2 fly away โ†’ 6 โˆ’ 2 = 4 birds left๐Ÿง  Why Learn Subtraction? To solve daily problemsTo handle moneyTo prepare for advanced math
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Matching and Mismatching Numbers in Subtraction
โœ… Matching Numbers When both digits in the same place are the same, subtraction is easy.๐ŸŸข Example: 44 โˆ’ 22 Each digit matches: 4 โˆ’ 2 = 2 and 4 โˆ’ 2 = 2 So, 44 โˆ’ 22 = 22โŒ Mismatching Numbers When digits are different, especially when the top digit is smaller, we may need borrowing.๐ŸŸก Example: 42 โˆ’ 27 2 (ones) is smaller than 7 โ†’ So we borrow from the tens. Now do: 12 โˆ’ 7 = 5 3 โˆ’ 2 = 1 So, 42 โˆ’ 27 = 15๐Ÿ’ก 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
โœ… 1. Line Up the Numbers Always write numbers one below the other, keeping ones, tens, hundreds in the right place.๐Ÿ”ข Example:markdown Copy Edit 73 โˆ’ 25 ____ โœ… 2. Start from the Right (Ones Place) Subtract the ones column first, then the tens.๐Ÿ”ข Example: 3 โˆ’ 5 โŒ โ†’ Canโ€™t do ๐Ÿ‘‰ Borrow 1 from the 7 โ†’ 3 becomes 13, and 7 becomes 6 Now:13 โˆ’ 5 = 86 โˆ’ 2 = 4 โœ… Answer: 48โœ… 3. Use This Rhyme to Remember Borrowing: โœจ "More on the floor? Go next door! Borrow 10 and try once more!"โœ… 4. Cross-Check with Addition After subtracting, you can add your answer to the smaller number to check.๐Ÿ”ข Example: 48 + 25 = 73 โœ… (Correct!)โœจ Quick Tricks for Small Numbers: โž– Subtract from 10 Easily: 10 โˆ’ 3 = 710 โˆ’ 6 = 4Use your fingers if needed!๐Ÿ”ข Subtracting in Parts (Break the Number): 45 โˆ’ 28 = First do 45 โˆ’ 20 = 25 Then 25 โˆ’ 8 = 17
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Easy Mathematics

    โœจ Subtraction Tricks and Shortcuts

    ๐Ÿ”ข 1. Subtract Using Complements of 10

    • Use pairs that make 10 to subtract quickly.

    ๐ŸŸฉ Example:
    13 โˆ’ 6
    Think: 6 + 4 = 10 โ†’ So, 13 โˆ’ 6 = 7


    ๐Ÿง  2. Break the Number

    • Break numbers into easier parts (called โ€œdecompositionโ€).

    ๐ŸŸฉ Example:
    18 โˆ’ 9
    Break 18 into 10 + 8
    โ†’ 10 โˆ’ 9 = 1, then 1 + 8 = 9


    ๐Ÿงฎ 3. Subtract in Steps

    • Subtract in parts for quick mental math.

    ๐ŸŸฉ Example:
    46 โˆ’ 18
    Step 1: 46 โˆ’ 10 = 36
    Step 2: 36 โˆ’ 8 = 28


    ๐ŸŸก 4. Round and Adjust

    • Round the number, subtract, then fix the difference.

    ๐ŸŸฉ Example:
    52 โˆ’ 29
    Think: 52 โˆ’ 30 = 22 โ†’ Now add back 1 = 23


    โž– 5. Use Number Lines (For Small Numbers)

    • Helps visualize subtraction as โ€œmoving backwardsโ€.

    ๐ŸŸฉ Example:
    9 โˆ’ 4 โ†’ Start at 9, count 4 steps back = 5


    ๐ŸŽฏ Quick Tip Rhymes:

    “More on top? No need to stop.
    More on the floor? Go next door!”
    “Subtract the bottom from the top, unless you need to borrow!”