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Everyday Math Method
Left to Right Subtraction Method
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This method begins on the left and works to the
right, one place value at a time. It can be used for
subtracting any subtraction problems with 2 or more
digit numbers.
1. Subtract the 100's
2. Subtract the 10's
3. Subtract the 1
Example: 471 - 293 =
left to right subtraction algorithm
left to right subtraction method