Subtraction

Subtraction is another one of the basic math operations.The minus sign (-) is used to express the action of taking one number away from another.

Other names used for subtraction are:

• Minus
• Less
• Difference
• Decrease
• Take Away

• Minuend: The number that is to be subtracted from.
• Subtrahend: The number that is to be subtracted.
• Difference: The result of subtracting one number from another.