Subtracting larger numbers in your head is not always easy, so you can use the column method to take one number away from another. You write the larger number above the smaller number, so that the ...

Decompose numbers to subtract. Engage in a Number Talk focused on subtraction strategies. Decompose numbers to subtract. Engage in a Number Talk focused on subtraction strategies. Can you solve the ...

When you subtract using large numbers, it's often better to use a written method. Column subtraction is a good written method to take one number away from another. It involves writing the smaller ...