2.1.4
Method D - Partitioning Method
Partitioning Method: 753 − 491
Partitioning Method: 753 − 491


Step 1
Step 1
- Partition the subtrahend.
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Step 2
Step 2
- Subtract the subtrahend in parts.
- Start by subtracting 400 from 753.
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Step 3
Step 3
- Now, subtract 90 from 353.
- If that’s too difficult, then split 90 into 50 + 40.
- First, subtract 50.
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Step 4
Step 4
- Then subtract 40.
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Step 5
Step 5
- Finally, subtract 1 from 263.
1Course Overview
1.1Course Structure & Commonly Asked Questions
2Subtraction: KS2/3
2.1Subtraction Methods
2.1.1Method A - Decomposition Method
2.1.2Method B - Equal Addition Method
2.1.3Method C - Expanded Form Method
2.1.4Method D - Partitioning Method
2.1.5Method E - Counting-Up Method
2.1.6Method F - Constant Difference Method
2.1.7Method G - Partial Differences Method
2.1.8Method H - Complementary Method
2.1.9Method I - Nines Complement Method
3Expanding Double Brackets: KS3/4
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1Course Overview
1.1Course Structure & Commonly Asked Questions
2Subtraction: KS2/3
2.1Subtraction Methods
2.1.1Method A - Decomposition Method
2.1.2Method B - Equal Addition Method
2.1.3Method C - Expanded Form Method
2.1.4Method D - Partitioning Method
2.1.5Method E - Counting-Up Method
2.1.6Method F - Constant Difference Method
2.1.7Method G - Partial Differences Method
2.1.8Method H - Complementary Method
2.1.9Method I - Nines Complement Method
3Expanding Double Brackets: KS3/4
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