Column Subtraction: 86 − 41

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 86 − 41?

Answer

86 − 41 =
45

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

86 − 41 in a column. No borrowing.
8 6
−41
45

Column by column: 86 − 41

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

86 − 41 = 45

Second check: 86 − 45 = 41

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FAQ

What is 86 − 41?

86 − 41 = 45

How do you check that 86 − 41 = 45?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 45 + 41 = 86. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 86 − 41?

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