Solve Vertical Subtraction: Finding the Difference Between 39 and 6

Question

amp;39amp;amp;  6amp;776amp; \begin{aligned} &39 \\ -& \\ &~~6 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:03 Each time calculate subtraction of 2 digits, and then substitute
00:06 Let's start by subtracting ones from ones, and substitute in ones
00:10 Place 0 in the missing digits
00:13 Subtract tens from tens, and substitute in tens
00:16 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Write the numbers vertically, with each digit aligned in their respective place value.

  • Step 2: Begin subtracting starting from the rightmost column.

  • Step 3: Move to the left, repeating the process for each subsequent column until finished.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Arrange the numbers vertically, aligning according to the decimal place.
 39
-   6
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Step 2: Start subtracting from the right. Subtract the ones place: 96=39 - 6 = 3.
 39
-   6
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    3
Step 3: Since there is no need to borrow, move to the tens place:
The tens place comprises '3' from '39', as there is no corresponding digit above '6' to subtract from: 30=33 - 0 = 3.
  39
-   6
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   33

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 33 33 .

Answer

33