Column Subtraction: 56 − 15

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 56 − 15?

Answer

56 − 15 =
41

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

56 − 15 in a column. No borrowing.
5 6
−15
41

Column by column: 56 − 15

  • Ones: 6 − 5 = 1 — write 1.
  • Tens: 5 − 1 = 4 — write 4.

56 − 15 = 41

Second check: 56 − 41 = 15

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FAQ

What is 56 − 15?

56 − 15 = 41

How do you check that 56 − 15 = 41?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 41 + 15 = 56. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 56 − 15?

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