The method: 394 - 58
- Line up the numbers. In the units column, you need to calculate 4 - 8. Line up the numbers. In the units column, you need to calculate 4 - 8.
- 4 - 8 is not possible, so borrow 1 ten: 9 becomes 8 and 4 becomes 14.
- Units: 14 - 8 = 6.
- Tens: 8 - 5 = 3. Hundreds: 3 - 0 = 3.
- Result: 394 - 58 = 336.
Step 1
4 - 8 is not possible. Look at the tens column.
Step 2
The 9 lends one ten and becomes 8.
Step 3
The units become 14.
Step 4
14 - 8 = 6.
Step 5
8 - 5 = 3 in the tens column.
Result
3 - 0 = 3. Final result: 336.
Tip: MateMatt shows each step visually, so children can focus on the method instead of guessing the next move.