grade 2 · WN-021

Decompose a ten

Trade one ten for 10 ones when the top ones are too small.

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Subtract 76 − 38.

Step 1After decomposing one ten, how many tens remain on top?7 tens − 1 ten Step 2How many ones are now on top?6 ones + 10 ones Step 3Subtract the ones.16 − 8 Step 4Subtract the tens.6 − 3 Step 5Write the whole difference.Put the tens and ones together.