Column Subtraction: 64 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 64 − 12?

Answer

64 − 12 =
52

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

64 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
6 4
−12
52

Column by column: 64 − 12

  • Ones: 4 − 2 = 2 — write 2.
  • Tens: 6 − 1 = 5 — write 5.

64 − 12 = 52

Second check: 64 − 52 = 12

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FAQ

What is 64 − 12?

64 − 12 = 52

How do you check that 64 − 12 = 52?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 52 + 12 = 64. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 64 − 12?

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