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Addition and Subtraction (3-digit)

Add and subtract numbers with carrying and borrowing.

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Addition and Subtraction (3-digit) — Lesson

🌟 Let's Explore Addition and Subtraction of 3-Digit Numbers! 🌟

1) Hook: The Great Indian Festival Shopping 🛍️🎉

It’s Diwali time! Riya went to the market with ₹345 in her wallet. She bought sweets for ₹128 and diyas (lamps) for ₹95. How much money did she spend? How much money is left with her?

Let’s help Riya by adding and subtracting these 3-digit numbers!

2) Core Concepts: Addition and Subtraction of 3-Digit Numbers

Addition: When we add, we put numbers together to find the total.

Subtraction: When we subtract, we find out how much is left or how much less one number is than another.

Addition Example:

Riya bought sweets for ₹128 and diyas for ₹95. How much did she spend in total?

1 2 8
+ 9 5
2 2 3

So, ₹128 + ₹95 = ₹223

Subtraction Example:

Riya had ₹345. She spent ₹223. How much money is left?

3 4 5
- 2 2 3
1 2 2

So, ₹345 - ₹223 = ₹122

3) Key Formulas / Rules

Addition Rule:
Add digits column-wise from right to left (ones → tens → hundreds). Carry over if sum > 9.

Subtraction Rule:
Subtract digits column-wise from right to left. Borrow if top digit is smaller than bottom digit.

4) Did You Know? 🤔

In India, the first number system was developed thousands of years ago! The Hindu-Arabic numeral system (which we use today) was invented here and spread all over the world. So, every time you add or subtract, you’re using a system created right here in India! 🇮🇳

5) Exam Tips ✔️

  • Always align digits properly: Ones under ones, tens under tens, hundreds under hundreds.
  • Check your carry and borrow carefully: Forgetting to carry or borrow is a common mistake.
  • Write neat numbers: It helps avoid confusion during addition or subtraction.
  • Practice word problems: Many exam questions ask you to add or subtract in real-life situations.
  • Board Exam Pattern: Questions may include adding or subtracting two 3-digit numbers and simple story sums.
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Addition and Subtraction (3-digit) — Mcq

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Addition and Subtraction (3-digit) — Mnemonic

🌟 Fun Mnemonics for 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction! 🌟

  • 1. "Carry 🐘, Borrow 🐒, Maths is Fun!"

    When you add and digits go over 9,
    Carry the 🐘 to the next place, be bright!
    If you need to subtract but the top is small,
    Borrow the 🐒 from left, and stand tall!

  • 2. "H T O, Count Like a Pro! 🇮🇳"

    Hundreds, Tens, and Ones in line,
    Add or subtract, it’s really fine!
    Start from Ones, move left with care,
    Like counting laddus in a fair! 🍬🍬🍬

  • 3. Hindi Rhyming Trick: "तीन अंकों का खेल, जोड़-घटाव में मेल!" 🇮🇳

    सैकड़ों, दसों, और इकाइयों का मेल,
    जोड़ो, घटाओ, बढ़ाओ खेल!
    अगर जोड़ में हो कैरी की ज़रूरत,
    बाएं से ले आओ, न हो कोई कसर!
    घटाव में अगर ऊपर छोटा लगे,
    बाएं से बोर्रो करो, डरना मत रे! 😊

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