Subtraction (which is signified by the minus sign, –) is one of the four arithmetic operations along with addition, multiplication and division. Subtraction is an operation that represents removal of objects from a collection. [1]
Subtraction is simply taking one number away from the other. It's pretty straightforward when you're subtracting one whole number from another, but subtraction can get a bit more complicated when you're working with fractions or decimals.
Subtraction worksheets including subtraction facts and subtraction questions with larger numbers.