Minuend and Subtrahend Difference
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Have you ever had a question during math class but felt a little shy to ask? Don’t worry! In our new blog series “Teacher Teacher”, we’ll make learning fun and simple – just like you’re in class with your favorite teacher.
Today, we’re starting with Part-1, and we’re meeting someone very special…
👩🏫 Meet Ms. Numbera – The Math Teacher!
She wears glasses shaped like the number 8 and loves explaining things with stories and fun tricks. Today, Ms. Numbera is helping her students understand something many kids find confusing:
❓ What is the difference between Minuend and Subtrahend?
Let’s step into the classroom and find out!
📚 Ms. Numbera says:
“Class, today we’re going to learn two very important math words: Minuend and Subtrahend. They live inside subtraction problems!”
Here’s an example on the board:
9 - 4 = 5
✨ In this subtraction:
- 9 is the Minuend
- 4 is the Subtrahend
- 5 is the Difference
🧠 But what do those words mean?
🔹 Minuend:
This is the big number – the number you start with in a subtraction problem.
💬 Ms. Numbera: “Think of it as the full basket of apples before you give any away.”
🔹 Subtrahend:
This is the number you are taking away from the minuend.
💬 Ms. Numbera: “Like the number of apples you give to your friend.”
🔹 Difference:
This is the answer – what’s left after you subtract.
💬 Ms. Numbera: “These are the apples still in your basket.”
🍎 Story Time with Pari!
Pari has 12 balloons. She gives 5 balloons to her brother.
Question: How many balloons does Pari have now?
Let’s solve it!
12 - 5 = 7
- Minuend = 12 (total balloons)
- Subtrahend = 5 (balloons given away)
- Difference = 7 (balloons left)
🎉 Pari says: “Now I know! The Minuend is the number I start with, and the Subtrahend is what I take away!”
🎨 Fun Tip to Remember
Here’s a rhyme from Ms. Numbera:
“Minuend is what you begin with,
Subtrahend is what you subtract,
Do the math and find the truth —
The Difference comes right after that!”
✅ Quick Quiz (Try it Yourself!)
- What is the Minuend in 15 – 6 = 9?
- What is the Subtrahend in 20 – 8 = 12?
- What is the Difference in 10 – 3 = ?
📝 Comment your answers below or write them in your notebook!
🌟 Coming Next in Part-2:
Get ready for Part-2 as we explore Types of Noun!
Stay curious and keep learning with Pari.
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