The first number in a subtraction. The number from which another number (the subtrahend) is to be subtracted.
minuend − subtrahend = difference
Example: in 8 − 3 = 5, 8 is the minuend.
The first number in a subtraction. The number from which another number (the subtrahend) is to be subtracted.
minuend − subtrahend = difference
Example: in 8 − 3 = 5, 8 is the minuend.