Column Subtraction: 268 − 65

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 268 − 65?

Answer

268 − 65 =
203

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

268 − 65 in a column. No borrowing.
2 6 8
−65
203

Column by column: 268 − 65

  • Ones: 8 − 5 = 3 — write 3.
  • Tens: 6 − 6 = 0 — write 0.
  • Hundreds: nothing to subtract — write 2.

268 − 65 = 203

Second check: 268 − 203 = 65

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FAQ

What is 268 − 65?

268 − 65 = 203

How do you check that 268 − 65 = 203?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 203 + 65 = 268. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 268 − 65?

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