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ICSE · Class 3 · Mathematics

25 flashcards for Subtraction (ICSE Class 3 Mathematics) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "Subtract: 428 – 217"

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Subtraction without regrouping (3-digit)Subtraction without regroupor (3-digit)Subtraction with regrouping (3-digit)Subtraction without regrouping (4-digit)Subtraction with regrouping (4-digit)Subtraction with regrouping (4-digit, zeros)
Card 1Subtraction without regrouping (3-digit)

Subtract: 428 – 217

Answer

Step 1: Write numbers in columns. ``` H T O 4 2 8 - 2 1 7 ------- ``` Step 2: Subtract ones → 8 – 7 = 1 Step 3: Subtract tens → 2 – 1 = 1 Step 4: Subtract hundreds → 4 – 2 = 2 Answer: 211…

Card 2Subtraction without regroupor (3-digit)

Subtract: 681 – 471

Answer

Step 1: Align numbers by place value. ``` H T O 6 8 1 - 4 7 1 ------- ``` Step 2: Ones → 1 – 1 = 0 Step 3: Tens → 8 – 7 = 1 Step 4: Hundreds → 6 – 4 = 2 Answer: 210…

Card 3Subtraction with regrouping (3-digit)

Subtract: 925 – 416

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 5 < 6, so borrow from tens. 2 tens become 1 ten, 5 ones become 15. 15 – 6 = 9 Step 2: Tens → 1 – 1 = 0 Step 3: Hundreds → 9 – 4 = 5 Answer: 509…

Card 4Subtraction with regrouping (3-digit)

Subtract: 478 – 289

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 8 < 9, borrow from tens. 7 tens → 6 tens, 8 ones → 18 18 – 9 = 9 Step 2: Tens → 6 < 8, borrow from hundreds. 4 hundreds → 3 hundreds, 6 tens → 16 16 – 8 = 8 Step 3: Hundreds → 3 – 2 =…

Card 5Subtraction without regrouping (4-digit)

Subtract: 9361 – 4200

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 1 – 0 = 1 Step 2: Tens → 6 – 0 = 6 Step 3: Hundreds → 3 – 2 = 1 Step 4: Thousands → 9 – 4 = 5 Answer: 5161…

Card 6Subtraction without regrouping (4-digit)

Subtract: 5937 – 4104

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 7 – 4 = 3 Step 2: Tens → 3 – 0 = 3 Step 3: Hundreds → 9 – 1 = 8 Step 4: Thousands → 5 – 4 = 1 Answer: 1833…

Card 7Subtraction with regrouping (4-digit)

Subtract: 7405 – 1399

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 5 < 9, need to borrow. Tens = 0, so borrow from hundreds. Hundreds = 4 → 3, tens = 0 → 10 Now borrow: tens = 10 → 9, ones = 5 → 15 15 – 9 = 6 Step 2: Tens → 9 – 9 = 0 Step 3: Hundreds …

Card 8Subtraction with regrouping (4-digit, zeros)

Subtract: 9000 – 4299

Answer

Step 1: Ones → 0 < 9, borrow. But tens = 0, hundreds = 0 → borrow from thousands. 9 thousands → 8, hundreds → 10 Borrow: hundreds → 9, tens → 10 Borrow: tens → 9, ones → 10 10 – 9 = 1 Step 2: Tens → …

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What are the important topics in Subtraction for ICSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Key topics in Subtraction include Subtraction Without Regrouping, Subtraction With Regrouping, Word Problems on Subtraction, Estimation in Subtraction. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
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How should I revise Subtraction for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on Subtraction. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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