Basic Math Examples

$1215 - 793$

Step 1

Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.

Step 2

Subtract $3$ from $5$ .

Step 3

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

Step 4

Subtract $9$ from $11$ .

Step 5

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

Step 6

Subtract $7$ from $11$ .

Step 7

Subtract $0$ from $0$ .

Step 8

The result of $1215 - 793$ is $422$ .

$422$