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Vertical Subtraction Absorbing Facts

We can also subtract numbers by representing Always subtract a smaller
the numbers vertically. number from a bigger
number.
To subtract 5 – 2, we do the following.

1. Arrange the numbers in a column.

2. Draw as many lines as the bigger number. 5 |||||

3. Strike out as many lines as the smaller number. – 2

4. Count and write the number of lines left as the 3

difference.

Subtract the following by drawing lines and crossing out the lines.

7 6 3

– 2 – 3 – 2

8 8 9

– 2 – 6 – 5

Subtracting Zero

When we subtract zero from a number, the answer is the number itself.

There are 8 candies. None of them have been eaten.

How many candies are left?

– =

8 – 0 = 8

So, 8 candies are left.