In the mathematical operation of subtraction, when working with larger numbers, the concept of borrowing is a technique to simply subtraction when the top digit in a column is smaller than the bottom digit in that column. o you the concept of carrying in addition problems in mathematics, where you put/add an extra value to the number to balance the answer? Borrowing or regrouping in subtraction is just the opposite of this idea. In subtraction, you borrow value from the next biggest digit in the left column to support the digit, which is smaller in value and get an answer for that digit. Some of you might hear the term regrouping. Nevertheless, borrowing and regrouping are the same. The extra amount that you take from the left column is known as the borrowed amount or digit. For example; 4 - 2 = 2 (this required no borrowing or regrouping), 36 - 9 = 27 (this required borrowing or regrouping from the digit 3). The borrowing or regrouping can also move to the next two or three digits in line. For instance, in this example, 624 - 7 = 617, we got this answer by borrowing value from 6 rather than 2. Therefore, it is not certain where the borrowed value lies.
In these worksheets, your students will learn and practice the concept of borrowing in order to solve subtraction problems. They will also learn to use the subtraction terms minuend, subtrahend, and difference. They will solve subtraction problems by practicing the borrowing technique. They will identify the minuend, subtrahend, and difference in subtraction equations. This set of worksheets contains lessons, step-by-step solutions to sample problems, and both simple and more complex problems. It also includes ample worksheets for students to practice independently. When finished with this set of worksheets, students will be able to use the vocabulary of subtraction and solve subtraction problems that require borrowing. These worksheets explain how to borrow to solve a subtraction problem, and how to identify the minuend, subtrahend, and difference. Sample problems are solved and practice problems are provided.
