Hexadecimal Subtraction and Borrow Operations Quiz

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By ProProfs AI
P
ProProfs AI
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 81 | Total Attempts: 817
| Questions: 15 | Updated: Apr 30, 2026
Please wait...
Question 1 / 16
🏆 Rank #--
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100

1. What is A₁₆ − 3₁₆?

Explanation

To solve A₁₆ − 3₁₆, first convert the hexadecimal values to decimal. A in hexadecimal equals 10 in decimal, and 3 remains 3. Thus, 10 - 3 equals 7 in decimal. Therefore, the result of A₁₆ − 3₁₆ is 7.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Hexadecimal Subtraction and Borrow Operations Quiz - Quiz

This quiz tests your understanding of hexadecimal subtraction and borrow operations. You'll practice subtracting hexadecimal numbers, handling borrows when needed, and converting between hex and decimal. Master these skills to strengthen your number system fundamentals and prepare for computer science topics. Key focus: Hexadecimal Subtraction and Borrow Operations Quiz.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

2. Subtract: F₁₆ − 8₁₆ = ?

Explanation

To solve F₁₆ − 8₁₆, first convert both hexadecimal numbers to decimal. F₁₆ equals 15 in decimal, and 8₁₆ equals 8. Subtracting these gives 15 - 8 = 7 in decimal. Converting back to hexadecimal, the answer remains 7.

Submit

3. What is 20₁₆ − 15₁₆?

Explanation

To solve 20₁₆ − 15₁₆, convert both numbers from hexadecimal to decimal. 20₁₆ is 32 in decimal, and 15₁₆ is 21 in decimal. Subtracting these gives 32 - 21 = 11. Converting 11 back to hexadecimal results in B, which corresponds to the answer.

Submit

4. When subtracting in hexadecimal, if you need to borrow, you borrow ____.

Explanation

In hexadecimal, each digit represents a value from 0 to 15. When you need to borrow during subtraction, you borrow a value of 16 from the next higher digit. This is because the base of the hexadecimal system is 16, making it essential to adjust by this amount when performing calculations.

Submit

5. Subtract: 1A₁₆ − C₁₆ = ?

Explanation

To subtract 1A₁₆ (which is 26 in decimal) from C₁₆ (which is 12 in decimal), convert both hexadecimal values to decimal. The calculation becomes 12 - 26, resulting in -14. In hexadecimal, -14 is represented as E (which is the two's complement representation of -14 in a 16-bit system).

Submit

6. What is 35₁₆ − 1D₁₆?

Explanation

To solve 35₁₆ − 1D₁₆, first convert the hexadecimal numbers to decimal. 35₁₆ equals 53 in decimal, and 1D₁₆ equals 29 in decimal. Subtracting these gives 53 - 29 = 24. Converting 24 back to hexadecimal results in 18₁₆, which is the final answer.

Submit

7. In the subtraction 23₁₆ − 15₁₆, do you need to borrow?

Explanation

In the subtraction 23₁₆ − 15₁₆, you need to borrow from the sixteens place because the digit in the ones place (3) is smaller than the digit being subtracted (5). This requires borrowing to perform the subtraction correctly, ensuring that the operation can be completed without resulting in a negative value in that position.

Submit

8. Subtract: 40₁₆ − 1B₁₆ = ?

Explanation

To subtract 1B₁₆ from 40₁₆, convert both numbers to decimal. 40₁₆ equals 64 in decimal, while 1B₁₆ equals 27 in decimal. Subtracting 27 from 64 gives 37 in decimal, which converts back to 25 in hexadecimal (25₁₆). Thus, the result of the subtraction is 25₁₆.

Submit

9. What is 100₁₆ − 9₁₆?

Explanation

To solve 100₁₆ − 9₁₆, convert both hexadecimal numbers to decimal. 100₁₆ equals 256 in decimal, and 9₁₆ equals 9. Thus, 256 - 9 = 247 in decimal. Converting 247 back to hexadecimal gives F7. Hence, the answer is F7.

Submit

10. When you borrow in hexadecimal subtraction, the digit you borrow from decreases by ____.

Explanation

In hexadecimal subtraction, when borrowing occurs, the digit from which you borrow decreases by one. This is similar to decimal subtraction, where borrowing reduces the value of the digit by one. In hexadecimal, each digit represents values from 0 to 15, so borrowing still follows the same principle of reducing the value by one.

Submit

11. Subtract: 5C₁₆ − 2E₁₆ = ?

Explanation

To solve 5C₁₆ − 2E₁₆, first convert the hexadecimal values to decimal. 5C₁₆ equals 92 in decimal, and 2E₁₆ equals 46. Subtracting these gives 92 - 46 = 46, which converts back to 2E in hexadecimal. Thus, the final result is 2E.

Submit

12. What is B2₁₆ − 47₁₆?

Explanation

To solve B2₁₆ − 47₁₆, first convert both numbers from base 16 (hexadecimal) to decimal. B2₁₆ equals 178 in decimal, and 47₁₆ equals 71. Subtracting these gives 107 in decimal, which converts back to hexadecimal as 6B. Thus, the result of the subtraction is 6B.

Submit

13. In hexadecimal, the digit that comes before 10₁₆ is ____.

Submit

14. Subtract: 80₁₆ − 3F₁₆ = ?

Submit

15. What is 1F0₁₆ − AB₁₆?

Submit
×
Saved
Thank you for your feedback!
View My Results
Cancel
  • All
    All (15)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
What is A₁₆ − 3₁₆?
Subtract: F₁₆ − 8₁₆ = ?
What is 20₁₆ − 15₁₆?
When subtracting in hexadecimal, if you need to borrow, you borrow...
Subtract: 1A₁₆ − C₁₆ = ?
What is 35₁₆ − 1D₁₆?
In the subtraction 23₁₆ − 15₁₆, do you need to borrow?
Subtract: 40₁₆ − 1B₁₆ = ?
What is 100₁₆ − 9₁₆?
When you borrow in hexadecimal subtraction, the digit you borrow from...
Subtract: 5C₁₆ − 2E₁₆ = ?
What is B2₁₆ − 47₁₆?
In hexadecimal, the digit that comes before 10₁₆ is ____.
Subtract: 80₁₆ − 3F₁₆ = ?
What is 1F0₁₆ − AB₁₆?
play-Mute sad happy unanswered_answer up-hover down-hover success oval cancel Check box square blue
Alert!