Fast Facts Subtraction

Front

8 - 1 = ?

Back

7

Front

6 - 1 = ?

Back

5

Front

8 - 2 = ?

Back

6

Front

5 - 3 = ?

Back

2

Front

5 - 5 = ?

Back

0

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a number from itself?

Back

The result is always 0.

Front

If you subtract a larger number from a smaller number, what is the result?

Back

The result is a negative number.

Front

What is the term for the number being subtracted in a subtraction problem?

Back

The term is 'subtrahend.'

Front

What is the term for the number from which another number is subtracted?

Back

The term is 'minuend.'