What is longsub 15-19 ?

The solution to longsub 15-19 is -4

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Evaluate 15-19

long subtraction

15 - 19

- 4

Solution steps

15 - 19

To subtract a larger number from a smaller one switch the order of the numbers. Negate the result by attaching a minus sign

19 - 15 = 4

19 - 15

Line up the numbers

- 1195

Subtract each column of digits, starting from the right and working left

If the digit being subtracted is larger than the digit above it, 'borrow' a digit from the next column to the left.

In the bolded column, subtract the second digit from the first:

9 - 5 = 4

\frac{- 1 1 9 5}{+ 4}

In the bolded column, subtract the second digit from the first:

1 - 1 = 0

\frac{- 1 1 9 5}{+ 0 4}

= 4

Place a minus sign in front of the answer

= - 4

Number Line

= - 4

t h e d e g ree t o p erce n t g r a d e 8/14

\frac{42}{8}

t o a p erce n t a g e 5/7

180 - 133

\frac{1500}{120}