Column Subtraction: 57 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 57 − 12?

Answer

57 − 12 =
45

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

57 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
5 7
−12
45

Column by column: 57 − 12

  • Ones: 7 − 2 = 5 — write 5.
  • Tens: 5 − 1 = 4 — write 4.

57 − 12 = 45

Second check: 57 − 45 = 12

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FAQ

What is 57 − 12?

57 − 12 = 45

How do you check that 57 − 12 = 45?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 45 + 12 = 57. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 57 − 12?

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