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Subtraction

Level 2 / foundation

2d - 1d (no borrow)

2 visual steps / visible-place subtraction

1. Release tens

1. Release tensRead one place; drop one digit.
answer strip
4 - 0 = 4; drop 4.

4 - 0 = 4; drop 4.

2. Release ones

2. Release onesRead one place; drop one digit.
answer strip
6 - 2 = 4; drop 4.

6 - 2 = 4; drop 4.

Practice Level 2

A few quick rounds make each dropped digit feel light; borrow is the only thing to keep.

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