Subtraction • Column Method

Vertical Subtraction

Practice column subtraction with place value alignment, borrowing and decimals.

Vertical Subtraction
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Level 1
  • 3-digit numbers
  • Minus 2 or 3 digits
  • With/without borrowing
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Level 2
  • 4-digit numbers
  • Minus 3 digits
  • Includes zeros
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Level 3
  • 5–6 digit numbers
  • Thousands range
  • Optional decimals
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Click digits to cross them out when borrowing, fill in carry boxes, then enter your answer.

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How to play
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Choose your level
Select Level 1 (3-digit), Level 2 (4-digit with zeros), or Level 3 (large numbers with optional decimals).
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Borrow when needed
Click digits in the top number to cross them out when exchanging. Use the carry boxes to show regrouped values.
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Fill in your answer
Type each answer digit in the blue boxes from left to right, then press Check Answer for instant feedback.
8 4 2 − 3 7 6 = 4 6 6
Cross out digits when borrowing, then fill in the answer column by column