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Subtract Whole Hundreds from 3-Digit Numbers

Subtract multiples of 100 from 3-digit numbers. Students learn that the tens and ones places stay the same when subtracting whole hundreds.
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Practice Questions

  1. 658 - 200 = ?
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    458

  2. 973 - 500 = ?
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    473

  3. 847 - 400 = ?
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    447

  4. 529 - 300 = ?
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    229

  5. 786 - 600 = ?
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    186

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Teaching Notes

Emphasize the hundreds place as the only digit changing. Use base-ten blocks or drawings to visualize subtracting whole hundreds and reinforce place value understanding.

Vocabulary
Hundreds place: The digit representing multiples of one hundred.
Place value: The value of a digit based on its position.
Common Mistakes
  • Subtracting from the tens or ones place instead of just the hundreds.
  • Forgetting to write the tens and ones digits in the answer.
  • Basic subtraction errors in the hundreds place.
Differentiation
SupportUse concrete manipulatives; provide number lines marked in hundreds.
ChallengeChallenge with 4-digit numbers; introduce two-step problems.
Discussion Questions
  • Why do the tens and ones digits stay the same when you subtract a whole hundred?
  • How is subtracting 200 from 500 similar to subtracting 2 from 5?
  • Can you think of a real-life situation where you would subtract whole hundreds?
  • What mental math strategies can you use to solve these problems quickly?
Extension Activities
  • Subtracting hundreds with base-ten blocks.
  • Create word problems.
  • Number line jumps by hundreds.
Parent Tip

Practice counting by hundreds to 1000.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense and Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Subtracting whole hundredsPlace value hundredsMental math hundreds