Column Subtraction: 274 − 71

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 274 − 71?

Answer

274 − 71 =
203

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

274 − 71 in a column. No borrowing.
2 7 4
−71
203

Column by column: 274 − 71

  • Ones: 4 − 1 = 3 — write 3.
  • Tens: 7 − 7 = 0 — write 0.
  • Hundreds: nothing to subtract — write 2.

274 − 71 = 203

Second check: 274 − 203 = 71

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FAQ

What is 274 − 71?

274 − 71 = 203

How do you check that 274 − 71 = 203?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 203 + 71 = 274. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 274 − 71?

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