This sum appears to be correct when read as words. It can also be correct if you substitute digits for letters. Each different letter stands for a different digit.
| F | I | V | E | |
| - | O | N | E | |
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| F | O | U | R | |
Can you find the substitutions which will make this word sum correct?
Can you make up a word sum or puzzle of your own?
Answer
Here is one solution. Can you find any more?
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | |
| - | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
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| 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
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