👉 Carry math, also known as borrowing in arithmetic, is a fundamental operation used to simplify calculations involving subtraction when the result would otherwise be negative. It occurs when the digit in the minuend (the number from which we subtract) is larger than the digit in the subtrahend (the number being subtracted) in a given place value. For instance, when subtracting 5 from 17, we get 12, but since 7 is smaller than 5, we "borrow" from the next higher place value (tens place), converting 12 into 20 and 7 into 0, leaving us with 10 - 5 = 5. This borrowing process continues until the subtraction is complete, ensuring that the calculation remains accurate and aligns with our understanding of numerical values.
