Column Subtraction: 539 − 214

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 539 − 214?

Answer

539 − 214 =
325

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

539 − 214 in a column. No borrowing.
5 3 9
−214
325

Column by column: 539 − 214

  • Ones: 9 − 4 = 5 — write 5.
  • Tens: 3 − 1 = 2 — write 2.
  • Hundreds: 5 − 2 = 3 — write 3.

539 − 214 = 325

Second check: 539 − 325 = 214

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FAQ

What is 539 − 214?

539 − 214 = 325

How do you check that 539 − 214 = 325?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 325 + 214 = 539. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 539 − 214?

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