a number subtracted from another number
The Minuend is the first number in a substraction. Therefore: 19 - 8 = 8 Minuend is 19 Substrahend is 8 Difference is 8
In mathematics, the term "minuend" refers to the quantity from which another quantity, called the subtrahend, is to be subtracted in a subtraction operation. For example, in the equation 7 - 3 = 4, 7 is the minuend. Understanding this term is essential for grasping the components of subtraction.
To regroup the minuend in subtraction, you start by breaking down the minuend into smaller components, typically starting from the rightmost digit. If a digit in the minuend is smaller than the corresponding digit in the subtrahend, you borrow from the next left digit, effectively reducing it by one and adding ten to the current digit. This process continues until all digits are appropriately adjusted, allowing for a successful subtraction. Finally, perform the subtraction digit by digit from right to left.