Column Subtraction: 35 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 35 − 12?

Answer

35 − 12 =
23

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

35 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
3 5
−12
23

Column by column: 35 − 12

  • Ones: 5 − 2 = 3 — write 3.
  • Tens: 3 − 1 = 2 — write 2.

35 − 12 = 23

Second check: 35 − 23 = 12

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FAQ

What is 35 − 12?

35 − 12 = 23

How do you check that 35 − 12 = 23?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 23 + 12 = 35. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 35 − 12?

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