Subtraction Without Regrouping

Subtracting Two Digit Numbers without Regrouping

How to subtract two-digit numbers (for example 67 - 45).

·         Place one number above the other so the tens' place digits and ones' place digits are lined up. Draw a line under the bottom number.

  67

-45

·         Subtract the bottom ones' place digit (5) from the top ones' place digit (7) and place the difference (2) below the line in the ones' place column.

  67

-45

    2

·         Subtract the bottom tens' place digit (4) from the top tens' place digit (6). Place the difference (2) below the line in the tens' place column.

   67

 - 45
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