To solve this problem, we need to convert hectoliters (hL) to kiloliters (kL) and then perform the subtraction. Since 1 hectoliter is equal to 0.1 kiloliters, we can convert 83 hL to kL and then subtract it from 87 kL.
Step 1: Convert hL to kL
To convert hectoliters to kiloliters, we use the conversion factor \( 1 \, \text{hL} = 0.1 \, \text{kL} \). Therefore, we convert \( 83 \, \text{hL} \) to kiloliters:
\[
83 \, \text{hL} = 83 \times 0.1 \, \text{kL} = 8.3 \, \text{kL}
\]
Step 2: Perform the Subtraction
Now, we subtract the converted value from \( 87 \, \text{kL} \):
\[
87 \, \text{kL} - 8.3 \, \text{kL} = 78.7 \, \text{kL}
\]
Final Answer
The final result is
\[
\boxed{78.7 \, \text{kL}}
\]