Column Subtraction: 57 − 23

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 57 − 23?

Answer

57 − 23 =
34

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

57 − 23 in a column. No borrowing.
5 7
−23
34

Column by column: 57 − 23

  • Ones: 7 − 3 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 5 − 2 = 3 — write 3.

57 − 23 = 34

Second check: 57 − 34 = 23

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FAQ

What is 57 − 23?

57 − 23 = 34

How do you check that 57 − 23 = 34?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 34 + 23 = 57. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 57 − 23?

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