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Lesson

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S1-L2

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Lesson:

Definition: Subtraction

Subtraction is the process of taking away a number from another.

Explanation: In this image, 9, 4, and 5 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting, four from nine, we get the difference as five.

Tip: Symbol of subtraction

The symbol of subtraction is indicated by "-" (also called the minus symbol).
The subtraction symbol is used to indicate the subtraction of numbers.

Definition: Minuend

A number from which another is to be subtracted is called a minuend.

Explanation: In this image, 7, 2, and 5 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting, two from seven, we get the difference as five.

Definition: Subtrahend

Subtrahend is a number subtracted from another.

Explanation: In this image, 6, 2, and 4 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting, two from six, we get the difference as four.

Definition: Difference

After subtracting the subtrahend from the minuend, the final result is called a difference.

Explanation: In this image, 7, 5, and 2 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting, five from seven, we get the difference as two.