Subtraction strategy for larger numbersSubtraction strategy for larger numbers. . Students mentally count back the smaller number beginning with the larger number. rolled, the pair must subtract the smaller number from the larger number. Two and Three Digit Subtraction Strategies. . . . To figure out 16+2 or 2+16, children start with 16 (the larger number) and count . . . . . Subtraction Strategies; Scissors . Your children can employ different strategies to solve subtraction sentences, such a... more