The number from which another number is subtracted is called the minuend. The number that is subtracted from the minuend is called the subtrahend. The result of this subtraction operation is called the difference. In summary:
- Minuend: The original number from which another number is subtracted.
- Subtrahend: The number being subtracted.
- Difference: The result after the subtraction.
For example, in the subtraction 7−3=47-3=47−3=4:
- 7 is the minuend,
- 3 is the subtrahend,
- 4 is the difference.
