Subtraction

What is Subtraction?

Key Vocabulary

• Minuend: The number from which another number is to be subtracted.
• Subtrahend: The number that is to be subtracted from the minuend.
• Difference: The result of a subtraction operation.

How to Perform Subtraction

7 - 3 = 4

Subtraction Strategies

• Using a number line
• Counting back
• Using base-ten blocks
• Using mental math

Practice Problems

Answers

Study Tips

• Practice subtraction with different strategies to find the one that works best for you.
• Use real-life examples to practice subtraction, such as calculating change or measuring ingredients for a recipe.
• Review subtraction facts regularly to build fluency.
• Challenge yourself with word problems that involve subtraction.

[Subtraction] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:

• Addition/SubtractionMathematics • Fourth Grade
• Add/Subtract DecimalsMathematics • Fourth Grade
• Add/Subtract FractionsMathematics • Fourth Grade
• Number LineMathematics • Fourth Grade
• AlgebraMathematics • Fourth Grade
• Double Digit SubtractionMathematics • Third Grade