Subtraction

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It is the opposite of addition. When you subtract, you are finding the difference between two numbers.

Subtraction Symbol

The symbol used for subtraction is "-". For example, in the expression 5 - 3, 5 is the minuend, 3 is the subtrahend, and 2 is the difference.

Subtraction Terminology

Minuend: The number from which another number (the subtrahend) is to be subtracted.

Subtrahend: The number to be subtracted from another number (the minuend).

Difference: The result of subtracting one number from another.

Subtraction Methods

There are several methods to perform subtraction, including:

• Subtraction with Regrouping: Used when the digit in the subtrahend is larger than the corresponding digit in the minuend.
• Subtraction without Regrouping: Used when the digit in the subtrahend is smaller than the corresponding digit in the minuend.

Practice Problems

Let's practice some subtraction problems:

1. Find the difference: 12 - 7 =
2. Find the difference: 25 - 14 =
3. Find the difference: 36 - 19 =

Now that you understand the basics of subtraction, you can practice more problems and work on improving your skills!

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