Let’s solve each subtraction problem step by step. We’ll go one at a time, making sure to regroup (borrow) when needed.
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Problem 1: 866 - 549
Start from the right:
- Ones place: 6 - 9 → can’t do, so borrow from tens.
- Tens digit is 6, becomes 5; ones become 16.
- 16 - 9 = 7
- Tens place: 5 (after borrowing) - 4 = 1
- Hundreds place: 8 - 5 = 3
→
Answer: 317
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Problem 2: 456 - 385
Ones: 6 - 5 = 1
Tens: 5 - 8 → can’t do, borrow from hundreds.
- Hundreds: 4 becomes 3; tens become 15.
- 15 - 8 = 7
Hundreds: 3 - 3 = 0
→
Answer: 71
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Problem 3: 653 - 438
Ones: 3 - 8 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 5 becomes 4; ones become 13.
- 13 - 8 = 5
Tens: 4 - 3 = 1
Hundreds: 6 - 4 = 2
→
Answer: 215
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Problem 4: 386 - 249
Ones: 6 - 9 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 8 becomes 7; ones become 16.
- 16 - 9 = 7
Tens: 7 - 4 = 3
Hundreds: 3 - 2 = 1
→
Answer: 137
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Problem 5: 572 - 549
Ones: 2 - 9 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 7 becomes 6; ones become 12.
- 12 - 9 = 3
Tens: 6 - 4 = 2
Hundreds: 5 - 5 = 0
→
Answer: 23
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Problem 6: 733 - 228
Ones: 3 - 8 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 3 becomes 2; ones become 13.
- 13 - 8 = 5
Tens: 2 - 2 = 0
Hundreds: 7 - 2 = 5
→
Answer: 505
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Problem 7: 782 - 537
Ones: 2 - 7 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 8 becomes 7; ones become 12.
- 12 - 7 = 5
Tens: 7 - 3 = 4
Hundreds: 7 - 5 = 2
→
Answer: 245
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Problem 8: 455 - 283
Ones: 5 - 3 = 2
Tens: 5 - 8 → borrow from hundreds.
- Hundreds: 4 becomes 3; tens become 15.
- 15 - 8 = 7
Hundreds: 3 - 2 = 1
→
Answer: 172
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Problem 9: 584 - 349
Ones: 4 - 9 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 8 becomes 7; ones become 14.
- 14 - 9 = 5
Tens: 7 - 4 = 3
Hundreds: 5 - 3 = 2
→
Answer: 235
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Problem 10: 940 - 623
Ones: 0 - 3 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 4 becomes 3; ones become 10.
- 10 - 3 = 7
Tens: 3 - 2 = 1
Hundreds: 9 - 6 = 3
→
Answer: 317
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Problem 11: 573 - 216
Ones: 3 - 6 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 7 becomes 6; ones become 13.
- 13 - 6 = 7
Tens: 6 - 1 = 5
Hundreds: 5 - 2 = 3
→
Answer: 357
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Problem 12: 846 - 229
Ones: 6 - 9 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 4 becomes 3; ones become 16.
- 16 - 9 = 7
Tens: 3 - 2 = 1
Hundreds: 8 - 2 = 6
→
Answer: 617
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Problem 13: 565 - 338
Ones: 5 - 8 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 6 becomes 5; ones become 15.
- 15 - 8 = 7
Tens: 5 - 3 = 2
Hundreds: 5 - 3 = 2
→
Answer: 227
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Problem 14: 579 - 380
Ones: 9 - 0 = 9
Tens: 7 - 8 → borrow from hundreds.
- Hundreds: 5 becomes 4; tens become 17.
- 17 - 8 = 9
Hundreds: 4 - 3 = 1
→
Answer: 199
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Problem 15: 780 - 503
Ones: 0 - 3 → borrow from tens.
- Tens: 8 becomes 7; ones become 10.
- 10 - 3 = 7
Tens: 7 - 0 = 7
Hundreds: 7 - 5 = 2
→
Answer: 277
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Final Answer:
1. 317
2. 71
3. 215
4. 137
5. 23
6. 505
7. 245
8. 172
9. 235
10. 317
11. 357
12. 617
13. 227
14. 199
15. 277
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3 digit subtraction worksheet free.