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Subtrahend

Grades 1–4

Definition

The subtrahend is the number being subtracted in a subtraction problem. It is the amount you take away.

Examples

  • In 9 - 4 = 5, the subtrahend is 4.
  • In 100 - 37 = 63, the subtrahend is 37.
  • In 50 - 20 = 30, the subtrahend is 20.

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