Column Subtraction: 69 − 17

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 69 − 17?

Answer

69 − 17 =
52

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

69 − 17 in a column. No borrowing.
6 9
−17
52

Column by column: 69 − 17

  • Ones: 9 − 7 = 2 — write 2.
  • Tens: 6 − 1 = 5 — write 5.

69 − 17 = 52

Second check: 69 − 52 = 17

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FAQ

What is 69 − 17?

69 − 17 = 52

How do you check that 69 − 17 = 52?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 52 + 17 = 69. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 69 − 17?

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