Column Subtraction: 86 − 34

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 86 − 34?

Answer

86 − 34 =
52

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

86 − 34 in a column. No borrowing.
8 6
−34
52

Column by column: 86 − 34

  • Ones: 6 − 4 = 2 — write 2.
  • Tens: 8 − 3 = 5 — write 5.

86 − 34 = 52

Second check: 86 − 52 = 34

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FAQ

What is 86 − 34?

86 − 34 = 52

How do you check that 86 − 34 = 52?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 52 + 34 = 86. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 86 − 34?

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