Column Subtraction: 99 − 23

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 99 − 23?

Answer

99 − 23 =
76

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

99 − 23 in a column. No borrowing.
9 9
−23
76

Column by column: 99 − 23

  • Ones: 9 − 3 = 6 — write 6.
  • Tens: 9 − 2 = 7 — write 7.

99 − 23 = 76

Second check: 99 − 76 = 23

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FAQ

What is 99 − 23?

99 − 23 = 76

How do you check that 99 − 23 = 76?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 76 + 23 = 99. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 99 − 23?

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