Column Subtraction: 24 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 24 − 12?

Answer

24 − 12 =
12

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

24 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
2 4
−12
12

Column by column: 24 − 12

  • Ones: 4 − 2 = 2 — write 2.
  • Tens: 2 − 1 = 1 — write 1.

24 − 12 = 12

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FAQ

What is 24 − 12?

24 − 12 = 12

How do you check that 24 − 12 = 12?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 12 + 12 = 24. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 24 − 12?

Not once: every top digit is at least as large as the digit below it.