Basic Math Examples

$236 - 179$

Step 1

Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.

Step 2

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $6$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 3

Subtract $9$ from $16$ .

Step 4

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $2$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 5

Subtract $7$ from $12$ .

Step 6

Subtract $1$ from $1$ .

Step 7

The result of $236 - 179$ is $57$ .

$57$