4,578,129 - 2,515,300 = ?
Understand the Problem
The problem consists of performing a standard subtraction operation between two numbers. We need to subtract the second number, 2,515,300, from the first number, 4,578,129 to find the difference.
Answer
2,062,829
Answer for screen readers
2,062,829
Steps to Solve
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Set up the subtraction Write the numbers vertically, aligning the place values.
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Subtract the ones place $9 - 0 = 9$
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Subtract the tens place $2 - 0 = 2$
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Subtract the hundreds place $1 - 3 = -2$. Since we can't have a negative number, we need to borrow 1 from the thousands place. The 1 becomes a 0, and the hundreds place becomes 11. So, $11 - 3 = 8$
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Subtract the thousands place Since we borrowed 1 from the thousands place, so it is now $8-1 = 7$ then $7 - 5 = 2$
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Subtract the ten thousands place $7 - 1 = 6$
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Subtract the hundred thousands place $5 - 5 = 0$
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Subtract the millions place $4 - 2 = 2$
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Write the final answer Putting all the results together, we get 2,062,829.
2,062,829
More Information
The difference between 4,578,129 and 2,515,300 is 2,062,829.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting to borrow when the digit being subtracted is larger than the digit it is being subtracted from. Also, remember to reduce the digit you borrowed from. It is also easy to make simple addition/subtraction errors, so double check your work.
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