GCSE Maths (Edexcel)

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Long Subtraction

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Number Structure and Calculation

Long Subtraction

4:11 Addition & Subtraction
Spec N2
  • Long subtraction is used to subtract numbers with many digits
  • Place value is important in long subtraction
  • Step 1: Identify the value of each digit
  • Step 2: Write out the calculation in column format
  • Step 3: Subtract in the units column
  • Step 4: Subtract in the tens column
  • Step 5: Subtract in the hundreds column
  • Borrowing may be necessary when subtracting larger numbers
  • Cross out and replace digits when borrowing
  • Step 7: Subtract in the hundreds column to get the answer

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