Pre-Algebra Examples

$1450 - 521$

Step 1

Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.

Step 2

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $0$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 3

Subtract $1$ from $10$ .

Step 4

Subtract $2$ from $4$ .

Step 5

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $4$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 6

Subtract $5$ from $14$ .

Step 7

Subtract $0$ from $0$ .

Step 8

The result of $1450 - 521$ is $929$ .

$929$