Column Subtraction: 59 − 23

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 59 − 23?

Answer

59 − 23 =
36

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

59 − 23 in a column. No borrowing.
5 9
−23
36

Column by column: 59 − 23

  • Ones: 9 − 3 = 6 — write 6.
  • Tens: 5 − 2 = 3 — write 3.

59 − 23 = 36

Second check: 59 − 36 = 23

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FAQ

What is 59 − 23?

59 − 23 = 36

How do you check that 59 − 23 = 36?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 36 + 23 = 59. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 59 − 23?

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