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a carry over problem is something like subtraction.

example.

2 5 3 4

- 4 7 9

___________

In this case, 4 minus 9 cannot be done. Therefore, you carry over 1 from the 3 beside it.

1

2 5 2 4

- 4 7 9

___________

This way the 4 becomes a 14 and then you subtract 9 from 14 =5.

Then, you have a 2 minus 7. Repeat the process.

Answer: The process shown above has a correct mathematical term called 'carry over'.

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