Model 3 – Digit Subtraction

Use base-ten blocks to find 443 – 267.

Model 443. Regroup 4 tens, 3 ones as 3 tens, 13 ones. Subtract the ones.

Subtract the tens. Regroup 4 hundreds, 3 tens as 3 hundreds, 13 tens. Subtract the tens.

Subtract the hundreds.

Find out more about modeling 3-digit subtraction  by reading the explanation below.

Model 3 – Digit Subtraction

Practice Time! Use base –ten blocks to find each difference in the exercise below.

Model 3 – Digit Subtraction