Subtraction Grade 5

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

Front

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

Back

The number being subtracted is called the 'subtrahend.'

Front

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

Back

The number from which another number is subtracted is called the 'minuend.'

Front

What is the result of a subtraction operation called?

Back

The result of a subtraction operation is called the 'difference.'

Front

Calculate: 775 - 570

Back

205

Front

Calculate: 962 - 227

Back

735

Front

Calculate: 912 - 891

Back

21

Front

Calculate: 623 - 246

Back

377

Front

Calculate: 671 - 231

Back

440

Front

What is a common strategy for solving subtraction problems?

Back

A common strategy is to break down the numbers into smaller parts, subtracting each part step by step.