Column Subtraction: 428 − 214

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 428 − 214?

Answer

428 − 214 =
214

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

428 − 214 in a column. No borrowing.
4 2 8
−214
214

Column by column: 428 − 214

  • Ones: 8 − 4 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 2 − 1 = 1 — write 1.
  • Hundreds: 4 − 2 = 2 — write 2.

428 − 214 = 214

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FAQ

What is 428 − 214?

428 − 214 = 214

How do you check that 428 − 214 = 214?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 214 + 214 = 428. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 428 − 214?

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