Subtraction: Regroup Twice

Honors Math – Grade 4

Problem of the DayBabe Ruth hit 714 homeruns; Frank Robinson hit 586 homeruns. How many more homeruns did Babe Ruth hit than Frank Robinson?

Before solving this problem, let’s do a little subtraction fact practice!

Math Minutes - Subtraction Facts

Problem of the DayBabe Ruth hit 714 homeruns; Frank Robinson hit 586 homeruns. How many more homeruns did Babe Ruth hit than Frank Robinson?

What are the important facts?

What operation does this problem suggest?

Subtraction! Let’s take a closer look…

Setup the problem.Aligning all place

values.

586

714

Not enough ones. Regroup. Subtract.

Not enough tens. Regroup. Subtract.

Subtract hundreds.

Babe Ruth hit 128 more homeruns.

Now, TAG your answer.

59.7$36.9$

578

653

488837

185

360