Subtraction

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation where we take one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some are taken away.

Front

What does the minus sign (-) mean?

Back

The minus sign means to subtract. It tells us to take away a number.

Front

What is 10 - 3?

Back

7

Front

What is 62 - 19?

Back

43

Front

What is 17 - 7?

Back

10

Front

What is 13 - 8?

Back

5

Front

If Ella has 15 ribbons and gives away 7, how many does she have left?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

Back

You get a negative number, which means you owe that amount.

Front

What is the term for the number being subtracted from?

Back

The term is called the 'minuend'.

Front

What is the term for the number that is being subtracted?

Back

The term is called the 'subtrahend'.