Subtraction can be a tricky subject for young learners, especially when it involves borrowing! Suddenly, those neat columns of numbers seem a little less friendly. Don’t worry, though! We’re here to break down two-digit subtraction with regrouping in a way that’s easy to understand and even a little bit fun.
Think of subtraction as taking away. But what happens when you don’t have enough to take away from in the ones place? That’s where regrouping, also known as borrowing, comes to the rescue. It’s like asking your neighbor (the tens place) for a little help! Let’s dive into how this works.