Column Subtraction: 86 − 23

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 86 − 23?

Answer

86 − 23 =
63

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

86 − 23 in a column. No borrowing.
8 6
−23
63

Column by column: 86 − 23

  • Ones: 6 − 3 = 3 — write 3.
  • Tens: 8 − 2 = 6 — write 6.

86 − 23 = 63

Second check: 86 − 63 = 23

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FAQ

What is 86 − 23?

86 − 23 = 63

How do you check that 86 − 23 = 63?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 63 + 23 = 86. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 86 − 23?

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