Column Subtraction: 79 − 34

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 79 − 34?

Answer

79 − 34 =
45

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

79 − 34 in a column. No borrowing.
7 9
−34
45

Column by column: 79 − 34

  • Ones: 9 − 4 = 5 — write 5.
  • Tens: 7 − 3 = 4 — write 4.

79 − 34 = 45

Second check: 79 − 45 = 34

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FAQ

What is 79 − 34?

79 − 34 = 45

How do you check that 79 − 34 = 45?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 45 + 34 = 79. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 79 − 34?

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