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Subtract a 1-Digit from a 2-Digit (No Regrouping)

πŸ₯ž Stack it for subtraction! You can subtract vertically just like you add vertically, column by column.

Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.

Lesson 55 of 186

Concept

Stacking makes subtraction fast and organized.

🎯 The Subtraction Stack:
Example: 56 - 4 = ?
1. Stack perfectly: Write the 56. Write the 4 perfectly underneath the 6 in the Ones column!
  5 6
-   4
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2. Subtract down the Ones column: 6 - 4 = 2. Write the 2 at the bottom.
3. Subtract down the Tens column: 5 - 0 (the empty space is a zero) = 5.
4. Answer: 52.

It's just single-digit math, holding onto its bigger Tens partner.

Try it

Stack and subtract!

Instructions: Subtract down the Ones column first. Then bring down the Tens column!

Problem 1:
  6 8
-   5
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* Ones: 8 - 5 = ___
* Tens: 6 - 0 = ___
* Answer: ___
Problem 2:
  3 9
-   7
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* Answer: ___
Problem 3:
  9 4
-   1
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* Answer: ___
Problem 4:
  2 6
-   6
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* (Hint: 6 - 6 = ?)
* Answer: ___