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Basic Math Examples
34-1734−17
Step 1
Step 1.1
Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.
33 | 44 | |
-− | 11 | 77 |
Step 1.2
Borrow 1010 from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed 1010 to 44. Reduce the number that was borrowed from by 11.
22 | 1414 | |
3 | 4 | |
- | 1 | 7 |
Step 1.3
Subtract 7 from 14.
2 | 14 | |
3 | 4 | |
- | 1 | 7 |
7 |
Step 1.4
Subtract 1 from 2.
2 | 14 | |
3 | 4 | |
- | 1 | 7 |
1 | 7 |
2 | 14 | |
3 | 4 | |
- | 1 | 7 |
1 | 7 |
Step 2
The result of 34-17 is 17.
17