Subtraction: Regroup Twice Honors Math – Grade 4

Problem of the Day Babe 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 Day Babe 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. Not enough ones. Regroup. Subtract. Not enough tens. Regroup. Subtract. Subtract hundreds. Babe Ruth hit 128 more homeruns. Now, TAG your answer.