Column Subtraction: 598 − 291

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 598 − 291?

Answer

598 − 291 =
307

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

598 − 291 in a column. No borrowing.
5 9 8
−291
307

Column by column: 598 − 291

  • Ones: 8 − 1 = 7 — write 7.
  • Tens: 9 − 9 = 0 — write 0.
  • Hundreds: 5 − 2 = 3 — write 3.

598 − 291 = 307

Second check: 598 − 307 = 291

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FAQ

What is 598 − 291?

598 − 291 = 307

How do you check that 598 − 291 = 307?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 307 + 291 = 598. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 598 − 291?

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