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ICSE · Class 4 · Mathematics
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Subtract 3,45,678 from 6,78,901
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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…
What is 5,00,000 minus 2,87,654?
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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) …
A school had 12,500 books. 7,895 were given to students. How many books are left?
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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 → …
Ravi had ₹9,750. He spent ₹4,890 on clothes. How much money does he have now?
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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…
What is the difference between 7,34,210 and 5,67,890?
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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…
If you subtract a number from itself, what is the answer?
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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.
Can we change the order of numbers in subtraction? Why or why not?
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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…
What is the formula for finding the difference in subtraction?
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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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