Column Subtraction: 58 − 17

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 58 − 17?

Answer

58 − 17 =
41

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

58 − 17 in a column. No borrowing.
5 8
−17
41

Column by column: 58 − 17

  • Ones: 8 − 7 = 1 — write 1.
  • Tens: 5 − 1 = 4 — write 4.

58 − 17 = 41

Second check: 58 − 41 = 17

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FAQ

What is 58 − 17?

58 − 17 = 41

How do you check that 58 − 17 = 41?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 41 + 17 = 58. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 58 − 17?

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