Column Subtraction: 86 − 12

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 86 − 12?

Answer

86 − 12 =
74

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

86 − 12 in a column. No borrowing.
8 6
−12
74

Column by column: 86 − 12

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

86 − 12 = 74

Second check: 86 − 74 = 12

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FAQ

What is 86 − 12?

86 − 12 = 74

How do you check that 86 − 12 = 74?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 74 + 12 = 86. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 86 − 12?

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