Difference between 87 and 53

Vertically align numbers with Larger Number on top:
8 7
5 3

Subtract using place value:

Tens Ones
87 8 7
53 5 3
Difference 3 4
Column traversal from right to left
Ones column:
  • 7 − 3 = 4

Tens column:

  • 8 − 5 = 3
8 7
5 3
3 4
Therefore, the Difference between 87 and 53 is 34

Check computation by comparing Larger Number and the Sum of Smaller Number and Difference:

5 3
3 4
8 7

Sum of Smaller Number and Difference = 87
Sum of Smaller Number and Difference = Larger Number (87 = 87) ✓

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