Take Away In Math

Learn about subtraction and different ways to do subtraction.

Subtraction is taking one number away from another. It is also commonly used to find the difference between two numbers.

The minus sign ‘-‘ is used to denote a subtraction calculation, 5–2 = 3.

If the numbers are too high or too difficult to subtract, write them down in columns. Separate the numbers into ones, tens, hundreds and thousands. List the numbers in a column and always start with the ones first.

There are many subtraction strategies that should be taught to children. Learning different strategies helps empower them to choose what works for them at that moment. Probably the first strategy that children will learn is how to count and subtract using their fingers. Practice using fingers to solve basic subtraction equations within 10 often.

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