Solve 97 minus 63: Two-Digit Subtraction in Vertical Format

$\begin{aligned} &97 \\ -& \\ &63 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}$$$

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Align the numbers vertically by their place values.

• Step 2: Subtract the digits in the ones place.

• Step 3: Subtract the digits in the tens place, borrowing if needed.

Now, let's work through each step together:

Step 1: Align 97 and 63 vertically:

$\begin{array}{c} \phantom{00\ }9\phantom{0}7 \\ -\phantom{0}6\phantom{0}3 \\ \hline \end{array}$

Step 2: Start with the ones place:

The digits are 7 and 3.

Subtract 3 from 7: $7 - 3 = 4$.

Step 3: Move to the tens place:

The digits are 9 and 6.

Subtract 6 from 9: $9 - 6 = 3$.

Write the results in their respective place values:

$\begin{array}{c} \phantom{00\ }9\phantom{0}7 \\ -\phantom{0}6\phantom{0}3 \\ \hline \phantom{00\ }3\phantom{0}4 \\ \end{array}$

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 34.