Column Subtraction: 99 − 45

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Minuend
Subtrahend

What is 99 − 45?

Answer

99 − 45 =
54

No regrouping: each column is subtracted on its own

99 − 45 in a column. No borrowing.
9 9
−45
54

Column by column: 99 − 45

  • Ones: 9 − 5 = 4 — write 4.
  • Tens: 9 − 4 = 5 — write 5.

99 − 45 = 54

Second check: 99 − 54 = 45

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FAQ

What is 99 − 45?

99 − 45 = 54

How do you check that 99 − 45 = 54?

Add the difference and the subtrahend: 54 + 45 = 99. Getting the minuend back means the difference is right.

How many times do you borrow in 99 − 45?

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