Column Subtraction: 75 − 23

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 75 − 23?

Answer

75 − 23 =
52

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

75 − 23 in a column. No borrowing.
7 5
−23
52

Column by column: 75 − 23

  • Ones: 5 − 3 = 2 — write 2.
  • Tens: 7 − 2 = 5 — write 5.

75 − 23 = 52

Second check: 75 − 52 = 23

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FAQ

What is 75 − 23?

75 − 23 = 52

How do you check that 75 − 23 = 52?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 52 + 23 = 75. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 75 − 23?

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