Column Subtraction: 966 − 402

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 966 − 402?

Answer

966 − 402 =
564

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

966 − 402 in a column. No borrowing.
9 6 6
−402
564

Column by column: 966 − 402

  • Ones: 6 − 2 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 6 − 0 = 6 — write 6.
  • Hundreds: 9 − 4 = 5 — write 5.

966 − 402 = 564

Second check: 966 − 564 = 402

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FAQ

What is 966 − 402?

966 − 402 = 564

How do you check that 966 − 402 = 564?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 564 + 402 = 966. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 966 − 402?

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