Column Subtraction: 46 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 46 − 12?

Answer

46 − 12 =
34

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

46 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
4 6
−12
34

Column by column: 46 − 12

  • Ones: 6 − 2 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 4 − 1 = 3 — write 3.

46 − 12 = 34

Second check: 46 − 34 = 12

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FAQ

What is 46 − 12?

46 − 12 = 34

How do you check that 46 − 12 = 34?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 34 + 12 = 46. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 46 − 12?

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