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Split Strategy Subtraction
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Split Strategy Subtraction
Split each number into tens and ones. Subtract the tens, subtract the ones, then combine the two results. Show your working for calculation questions.
Understand the split strategy
For example: 58 − 24 = (50 − 20) + (8 − 4) = 30 + 4 = 34.
1.Which expression correctly splits both numbers in 56 − 32 into tens and ones?
- (50 + 6) − (30 + 2)
- (50 + 6) − (20 + 12)
- (60 + 5) − (30 + 2)
- (50 + 5) − (30 + 6)
2.Use tens and ones to work out 76 − 43.
- 23
- 33
- 43
- 37
3.Select every step used in the split strategy for a two-digit subtraction where each ones digit is large enough to subtract directly.
- Split each number into tens and ones.
- Subtract the tens from the tens.
- Subtract the ones from the ones.
- Combine the two differences by addition.
- Multiply the tens by the ones.
Show your working
Write the tens and ones split, then find the difference.
4.Calculate 68 − 35 using the split strategy.
5.Calculate 94 − 52 using the split strategy.
6.Calculate 81 − 36 using the split strategy. Think about what to do with the ones.
7.The makerspace has 87 sheets of coloured card. Arjun uses 32 sheets for a project. How many sheets are left? Show the split strategy.
Challenge and check
Complete each calculation carefully, then explain your thinking.
8.Complete the split calculation: 69 − 24 = (60 + ) − ( + 4) = ( − ) + ( − ) = + = .
9.Match each subtraction to its correct difference.
- 72 − 41
- 86 − 54
- 95 − 63
- 67 − 25
- 32
- 42
- 32
- 31
10.In your own words, explain how splitting a subtraction into tens and ones can help you find the answer. Include one example.
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