Three Digit Subtraction Third Grade

Three Digit Subtraction 735 - 486

Begin on the right side in the ones place. Can you subtract 6 from 5? 735 - 486

Since you can’t subtract 6 from 5, you have to borrow from your neighbor. 735 - 486 2

Now you can add the ten that you borrowed to the 5 in the ones place making it a 15. 735 - 486 2 15

Now you are ready to subtract the ones place. 735 - 486 2 15 9

Now you are ready to move to the tens place. 735 - 486 2 15 9

Are you able to subtract 8 from 2? 735 - 486 2 15 9

Since you cannot subtract 8 from 2, you must borrow from the hundreds place. 735 - 486 6 2 15 9

Now take what you borrowed and give it to the number in the tens place. 735 - 486 12 6 15 9

Now you can subtract the tens place. 735 - 486 12 6 15 4 9

Now you can subtract the hundreds place. 735 - 486 12 6 15 9 2 4

Now you have your answer! 735 - 486 12 6 15 249