To solve the subtraction problem 308 - 159, follow these steps:
Start by aligning the numbers vertically, with the ones digit of the second number (159) under the ones digit of the first number (308).
308 - 159Begin subtracting from right to left. Subtract the ones digit: 8 - 9. Since 8 is less than 9, you need to borrow 1 from the tens digit.
308 - 159 ---- 8In the tens digit, you now have 1 (from borrowing) plus 10 (from the original tens digit 8), which equals 11. Subtract 11 from 15: 11 - 5 = 6.
308 - 159 ---- 68Finally, subtract the hundreds digit: 3 - 1 = 2.
308 - 159 ---- 149
Therefore, 308 - 159 = 149.
