Column Subtraction: 88 − 41

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 88 − 41?

Answer

88 − 41 =
47

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

88 − 41 in a column. No borrowing.
8 8
−41
47

Column by column: 88 − 41

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

88 − 41 = 47

Second check: 88 − 47 = 41

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FAQ

What is 88 − 41?

88 − 41 = 47

How do you check that 88 − 41 = 47?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 47 + 41 = 88. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 88 − 41?

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