Subtraction

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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.

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What is the symbol for subtraction?

Back

The symbol for subtraction is '-'. For example, in 5 - 2, we subtract 2 from 5.

Front

If I have 10 apples and I give away 3, how many apples do I have left?

Back

7 apples.

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What does it mean to find the difference?

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Finding the difference means calculating how much more one number is than another. It is done using subtraction.

Front

What is 15 - 7?

Back

8.

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If there are 20 birds in a tree and 5 fly away, how many are left?

Back

15 birds.

Front

What is the result of 30 - 15?

Back

15.

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If I have 12 candies and I eat 4, how many candies do I have now?

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8 candies.

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What is 50 - 25?

Back

25.

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If there are 18 students in a class and 6 go home, how many are still there?

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12 students.