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Subtraction

ICSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Subtraction — ICSE Class 4 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Subtraction of Large Numbers

Subtract 3,45,678 from 6,78,901

Answer

Step 1: Arrange numbers vertically with greater number on top. 6,78,901 - 3,45,678 _________ Step 2: Subtract column by column (borrow if needed): Ones: 1 - 8 → borrow → 11 - 8 = 3 Te

Card 2Subtraction of Large Numbers

What is 5,00,000 minus 2,87,654?

Answer

Step 1: Write in columns: 5,00,000 - 2,87,654 __________ Step 2: Borrow as needed: Ones: 0 - 4 → borrow → 10 - 4 = 6 Tens: 9 - 5 = 4 (after borrow) Hundreds: 9 - 6 = 3 (after borrow)

Card 3Word Problems on Subtraction

A school had 12,500 books. 7,895 were given to students. How many books are left?

Answer

Total books = 12,500 Books given = 7,895 Subtract: 12,500 - 7,895 12,500 - 7,895 ________ Ones: 0 - 5 → borrow → 10 - 5 = 5 Tens: 9 - 9 = 0 (after borrow) Hundreds: 4 - 8 → borrow →

Card 4Word Problems on Subtraction

Ravi had ₹9,750. He spent ₹4,890 on clothes. How much money does he have now?

Answer

Money Ravi had = ₹9,750 Money spent = ₹4,890 Subtract: 9,750 - 4,890 9,750 - 4,890 _______ Ones: 0 - 0 = 0 Tens: 5 - 9 → borrow → 15 - 9 = 6 Hundreds: 6 - 8 → borrow → 16 - 8 = 8 Thou

Card 5Subtraction of Large Numbers

What is the difference between 7,34,210 and 5,67,890?

Answer

Step 1: Write larger number on top: 7,34,210 - 5,67,890 __________ Step 2: Subtract column-wise with borrowing: Ones: 0 - 0 = 0 Tens: 1 - 9 → borrow → 11 - 9 = 2 Hundreds: 1 - 8 → bor

Card 6Basic Subtraction Concept

If you subtract a number from itself, what is the answer?

Answer

When you subtract a number from itself, the answer is always 0. Example: 45,678 - 45,678 = 0 This is because you are removing the entire amount, so nothing is left.

Card 7Properties of Subtraction

Can we change the order of numbers in subtraction? Why or why not?

Answer

No, we cannot change the order of numbers in subtraction. Example: 8 - 3 = 5, but 3 - 8 = -5 (which is different). In subtraction, order matters because it changes the result. This is different from

Card 8Key Formula

What is the formula for finding the difference in subtraction?

Answer

Formula: Difference = Minuend - Subtrahend Where: - Minuend = number you start with (top number) - Subtrahend = number you subtract (bottom number) - Difference = result Example: 9,500 - 4,725 = 4,7

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What are the important topics in Subtraction for ICSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Key topics in Subtraction include Steps to Solve Subtraction Problems, Subtraction — Complete Concept Map, Subtraction – Chapter Overview Mind Map. These are the concepts ICSE Class 4 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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