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Lesson

Title: Subtraction

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S1-L6

Explanation: Hello students; let us learn a new topic today with concepts, examples, and questions for you to solve.

Lesson:

Definition: Subtraction

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

It is denoted by the minus symbol(-).

Explanation: 7 - 5 = 2

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 known as a minuend.

Explanation: In this image, 18, 12, and 6 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting twelve from eighteen, we get the difference as six.

Definition: Subtrahend

The number subtracted from another is known as a subtrahend.

Explanation: In this image, 96, 46, and 50 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. A man run 96 km on Monday and 46 km on Tuesday. He ran 50 km more on Monday than Tuesday.

Definition: Difference

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

Explanation: In this image, 18, 6, and 12 are known as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. By subtracting six from eighteen, we get the difference as twelve.