Subtraction

Let Us Learn About Subtraction

First let us learn what is Subtraction.

Subtraction is the operation which finds the difference between the given two numbers. This is also one of the basic operations. There are two terms used in subtraction they are minuend and subtrahend. Where minuend is the term to be subtracted and subtrahend is the term which subtracts the minuend. When the value of the minuend is greatest then the result is positive. When the value of the subtrahend is greatest then the value is negative.

Subtraction Formula:

We shall learn on subtraction formula. The fixed names for the parts of the formula:

c − b = a

Are minuend(c) –subtrahend (b) = difference (a).

As a substitute that c and −b are terms, and subtract as addition of the opposite. The solution is still called the difference.

As a substitute that c and −b are terms, and subtract as addition of the opposite. The solution is still called the difference.

Let us understand with examples

The following problems are simple subtraction.

1) 9 - 9 = 0

The value 6 minus value 6 equal to 0

The solution is 0(zero).

2) 12 – 24 = - 12

The value 12 minus value 24 equal to minus 12

The solution is minus 12
3) 6 – 4 = 2

The value 6 minus value 4 equal to 2

The solution is 2

4) 10 – 7 = 3

The value 10 minus value 7 equal to 3

The solution is 3

5) 5.3 – 1.1 = 4.2

The decimal value 5.3 minus decimal value 1.1 equal to 4.2

The solution is 4.2(decimal value)

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