Subtraction is one of four arithmetic operations representing removal from a collection. It follows anticommutative and non-associative rules. Subtraction of 0 is additive identity. Can represent subtraction of different quantities including fractions and decimals
Fractions show parts of a whole, like 1/2 of a tank or 1/3 of a cup. Fractions can be added or subtracted in real life situations. When adding fractions, only the numerators need to be added
Fractions can be added with same or different denominators. Like fractions can be added directly. Unlike fractions require finding LCM and rationalizing denominators
Subtraction is taking away one number from another using the minus sign (-). The subtraction formula is Minuend - Subtrahend = Difference. Three main parts are Minuend, Subtrahend, and Difference
Subtraction finds the difference between two numbers. It's the inverse process of addition. The symbol for subtraction is minus (-)
Arithmetic operations are fundamental mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. These operations are essential for daily life and form the foundation of mathematics. Arithmetic comes from Greek "arithmos" meaning numbers