Column Subtraction: 778 − 214

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 778 − 214?

Answer

778 − 214 =
564

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

778 − 214 in a column. No borrowing.
7 7 8
−214
564

Column by column: 778 − 214

  • Ones: 8 − 4 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 7 − 1 = 6 — write 6.
  • Hundreds: 7 − 2 = 5 — write 5.

778 − 214 = 564

Second check: 778 − 564 = 214

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FAQ

What is 778 − 214?

778 − 214 = 564

How do you check that 778 − 214 = 564?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 564 + 214 = 778. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 778 − 214?

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