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<p>The mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers, where borrowing or regrouping is needed, is known as subtraction with regrouping. This method helps in accurately solving problems involving whole numbers and decimals, ensuring correct arithmetic operations.</p>
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<p>The mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers, where borrowing or regrouping is needed, is known as subtraction with regrouping. This method helps in accurately solving problems involving whole numbers and decimals, ensuring correct arithmetic operations.</p>
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<h2>What is Subtraction of Numbers with Regrouping?</h2>
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<h2>What is Subtraction of Numbers with Regrouping?</h2>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping involves borrowing from a higher<a>place value</a>when the digit in the minuend is smaller than the digit in the subtrahend.</p>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping involves borrowing from a higher<a>place value</a>when the digit in the minuend is smaller than the digit in the subtrahend.</p>
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<p>It requires adjusting the<a>numbers</a>by borrowing from a higher place value to perform the<a>subtraction</a>accurately.</p>
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<p>It requires adjusting the<a>numbers</a>by borrowing from a higher place value to perform the<a>subtraction</a>accurately.</p>
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<p>There are three components involved in subtraction:</p>
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<p>There are three components involved in subtraction:</p>
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<p>Minuend: The number from which we subtract.</p>
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<p>Minuend: The number from which we subtract.</p>
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<p>Subtrahend: The number that is subtracted.</p>
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<p>Subtrahend: The number that is subtracted.</p>
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<p>Difference: The result obtained after subtraction.</p>
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<p>Difference: The result obtained after subtraction.</p>
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<h2>How to do Subtraction with Regrouping?</h2>
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<h2>How to do Subtraction with Regrouping?</h2>
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<p>When performing<a>subtraction with regrouping</a>, students should follow these steps:</p>
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<p>When performing<a>subtraction with regrouping</a>, students should follow these steps:</p>
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<p>Borrow from a higher place value: If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, borrow from the next left digit.</p>
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<p>Borrow from a higher place value: If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, borrow from the next left digit.</p>
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<p>Subtract column by column: Start from the rightmost column and move left, ensuring each column is correctly subtracted.</p>
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<p>Subtract column by column: Start from the rightmost column and move left, ensuring each column is correctly subtracted.</p>
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<p>Check your work: After obtaining the difference, add the subtrahend to the difference to make sure it equals the minuend.</p>
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<p>Check your work: After obtaining the difference, add the subtrahend to the difference to make sure it equals the minuend.</p>
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<h2>Methods to do Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<h2>Methods to do Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<p>The following are methods for subtraction<a>of</a>numbers with regrouping:</p>
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<p>The following are methods for subtraction<a>of</a>numbers with regrouping:</p>
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<p><strong>Method 1: Vertical Method</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Method 1: Vertical Method</strong></p>
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<p>To apply the vertical method for subtraction with regrouping, follow these steps:</p>
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<p>To apply the vertical method for subtraction with regrouping, follow these steps:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Write the numbers vertically, aligning the place values.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Write the numbers vertically, aligning the place values.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Beginning with the rightmost column, subtract each pair of digits. Borrow from the next left column if necessary.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Beginning with the rightmost column, subtract each pair of digits. Borrow from the next left column if necessary.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Write down the result of each subtraction as you move left.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Write down the result of each subtraction as you move left.</p>
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<p><strong>Method 2: Number Line Method</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Method 2: Number Line Method</strong></p>
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<p>When using the<a>number line</a>method, start from the minuend and count backward by the value of the subtrahend.</p>
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<p>When using the<a>number line</a>method, start from the minuend and count backward by the value of the subtrahend.</p>
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<p>For example, if subtracting 54 from 123,</p>
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<p>For example, if subtracting 54 from 123,</p>
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<p>Solution: Start at 123 on the number line, and count back 54. The position you end at will be the difference.</p>
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<p>Solution: Start at 123 on the number line, and count back 54. The position you end at will be the difference.</p>
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<h2>Properties of Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<h2>Properties of Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping has several important properties:</p>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping has several important properties:</p>
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<p>Subtraction is not commutative Changing the order of the numbers changes the result,<a>i</a>.e., A - B ≠ B - A.</p>
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<p>Subtraction is not commutative Changing the order of the numbers changes the result,<a>i</a>.e., A - B ≠ B - A.</p>
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<p>Subtraction is not associative We cannot regroup the numbers in a different manner as we do with<a>addition</a>; changing the grouping changes the result.</p>
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<p>Subtraction is not associative We cannot regroup the numbers in a different manner as we do with<a>addition</a>; changing the grouping changes the result.</p>
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<p>(A - B) - C ≠ A - (B - C).</p>
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<p>(A - B) - C ≠ A - (B - C).</p>
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<p>Subtraction involves borrowing When a digit in the minuend is smaller than the corresponding digit in the subtrahend, borrowing is necessary.</p>
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<p>Subtraction involves borrowing When a digit in the minuend is smaller than the corresponding digit in the subtrahend, borrowing is necessary.</p>
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<p>Subtracting zero from a number leaves the number unchanged</p>
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<p>Subtracting zero from a number leaves the number unchanged</p>
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<p>Subtracting zero from any number results in the same number: A - 0 = A.</p>
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<p>Subtracting zero from any number results in the same number: A - 0 = A.</p>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<p>Tips and tricks can help students efficiently handle subtraction with regrouping. Here are some helpful tips:</p>
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<p>Tips and tricks can help students efficiently handle subtraction with regrouping. Here are some helpful tips:</p>
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<p>Tip 1: Always pay attention to borrowing from the next left column when needed.</p>
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<p>Tip 1: Always pay attention to borrowing from the next left column when needed.</p>
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<p>Tip 2: Double-check your results by adding the difference to the subtrahend to see if it equals the minuend.</p>
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<p>Tip 2: Double-check your results by adding the difference to the subtrahend to see if it equals the minuend.</p>
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<p>Tip 3: For visual learners, using a number line can help in understanding the backward counting involved in subtraction.</p>
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<p>Tip 3: For visual learners, using a number line can help in understanding the backward counting involved in subtraction.</p>
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<h2>Forgetting to borrow correctly</h2>
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<h2>Forgetting to borrow correctly</h2>
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<p>Students often forget to borrow or incorrectly borrow from the next left column. Always ensure you adjust the minuend correctly before subtracting.</p>
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<p>Students often forget to borrow or incorrectly borrow from the next left column. Always ensure you adjust the minuend correctly before subtracting.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 73 and 28 vertically. Subtract 8 from 3; borrow from 7 to make it 13. The 7 becomes 6. 13 - 8 = 5, 6 - 2 = 4. The difference is 45.</p>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 73 and 28 vertically. Subtract 8 from 3; borrow from 7 to make it 13. The 7 becomes 6. 13 - 8 = 5, 6 - 2 = 4. The difference is 45.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Subtract 156 from 324</p>
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<p>Subtract 156 from 324</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 324 and 156 vertically. Subtract column by column; borrow where needed. 4 - 6 requires borrowing: 14 - 6 = 8, then 1 from the next column, 12 - 5 = 7, and 3 - 1 = 2. The difference is 168.</p>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 324 and 156 vertically. Subtract column by column; borrow where needed. 4 - 6 requires borrowing: 14 - 6 = 8, then 1 from the next column, 12 - 5 = 7, and 3 - 1 = 2. The difference is 168.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Subtract 487 from 1000</p>
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<p>Subtract 487 from 1000</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 1000 and 487 vertically. Borrow across zeros, making it 10 - 7 = 3, 9 - 8 = 1, 9 - 4 = 5. The difference is 513.</p>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 1000 and 487 vertically. Borrow across zeros, making it 10 - 7 = 3, 9 - 8 = 1, 9 - 4 = 5. The difference is 513.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Subtract 239 from 562</p>
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<p>Subtract 239 from 562</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 562 and 239 vertically. Subtract column by column; borrow where needed. 2 - 9 requires borrowing: 12 - 9 = 3, then 5 - 3 = 2, and 5 - 2 = 3. The difference is 323.</p>
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<p>Use the vertical method: Write 562 and 239 vertically. Subtract column by column; borrow where needed. 2 - 9 requires borrowing: 12 - 9 = 3, then 5 - 3 = 2, and 5 - 2 = 3. The difference is 323.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Subtract 75 from 200</p>
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<p>Subtract 75 from 200</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h2>Yes, if the digits in the minuend are greater than the corresponding digits in the subtrahend, subtraction can occur without regrouping.</h2>
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<h2>Yes, if the digits in the minuend are greater than the corresponding digits in the subtrahend, subtraction can occur without regrouping.</h2>
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<h3>1.Is subtraction commutative?</h3>
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<h3>1.Is subtraction commutative?</h3>
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<p>No, the order matters in subtraction, and switching<a>terms</a>results in different outcomes.</p>
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<p>No, the order matters in subtraction, and switching<a>terms</a>results in different outcomes.</p>
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<h3>2.What is regrouping?</h3>
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<h3>2.What is regrouping?</h3>
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<p>Regrouping is the process of borrowing from a higher place value to perform subtraction when the minuend's digit is smaller than the subtrahend's.</p>
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<p>Regrouping is the process of borrowing from a higher place value to perform subtraction when the minuend's digit is smaller than the subtrahend's.</p>
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<h3>3.What is the first step in subtraction with regrouping?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is the first step in subtraction with regrouping?</h3>
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<p>The first step is to align the numbers by place value and determine if borrowing is necessary for each column.</p>
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<p>The first step is to align the numbers by place value and determine if borrowing is necessary for each column.</p>
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<h3>4.What methods are used for subtraction with regrouping?</h3>
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<h3>4.What methods are used for subtraction with regrouping?</h3>
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<p>The vertical method and the number line method are commonly used for subtraction with regrouping.</p>
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<p>The vertical method and the number line method are commonly used for subtraction with regrouping.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Subtraction with Regrouping</h2>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping can be challenging, often leading to common mistakes. Being aware of these errors can help students avoid them.</p>
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<p>Subtraction with regrouping can be challenging, often leading to common mistakes. Being aware of these errors can help students avoid them.</p>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>