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    Subtraction & Difference Questions

    Practise subtraction & difference for Class 3-5 with timed rounds, instant feedback and difficulty that adapts as you play.

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    Class levels covered

    165

    Curated questions

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    What is subtraction & difference?

    Subtraction finds how much is left or how much bigger one number is, including column subtraction with borrowing.

    Why it matters

    Difference questions run through money, measurement and data comparison.

    Key concepts you will practise

    • Subtraction as take away and as difference
    • Column subtraction with borrowing
    • Subtracting across zeros
    • Checking by addition

    Tips that save marks

    • Check by adding your answer to the smaller number — you should get the larger one.
    • Borrow one place at a time and write the change clearly.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does borrowing mean?

    Taking 10 from the next column on the left when the digit on top is too small to subtract from.

    Is subtraction commutative?

    No — 7 − 3 and 3 − 7 give different answers.

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