Subtraction - Lesson Learn how to subtract

Subtraction is a basic operation in mathematics that is used to find the difference between two numbers. It is represented using the symbol "-" and can be represented in equations, word problems, and other forms. Definitions: Subtraction: Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. The symbol used to represent subtraction is the minus sign (-). The number being subtracted from is called the minuend, the number being subtracted is called the subtrahend, and the result of the subtraction is called the difference. Examples: 8 - 3 = 5 10 - 5 = 5 12 - 8 - 2 = 2 20 - 15 = 5 Minuend: The number being subtracted from in a subtraction problem is called the minuend. Examples: 8 in the problem 8 - 3 = 5 10 in the problem 10 - 5 = 5 12 in the problem 12 - 8 - 2 = 2 20 in the problem 20 - 15 = 5 Subtrahend: The number being subtracted in a subtraction problem is called the subtrahend. Examples: 3 in the problem 8 - 3 = 5 5 in the problem 10 - 5 = 5 8 and 2 in the problem 1…