Definitions
- Referring to the first number in a subtraction equation. - Describing the total amount from which another number is subtracted. - Talking about the larger number from which a smaller number is subtracted.
- Referring to the second number in a subtraction equation. - Describing the amount that is being subtracted from the minuend. - Talking about the smaller number that is subtracted from the larger number.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are terms used in subtraction equations.
- 2Both involve finding the difference between two numbers.
- 3Both are essential components of a subtraction problem.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Minuend refers to the first number in a subtraction equation, while subtrahend refers to the second number.
- 2Size: Minuend is always larger than the subtrahend.
- 3Function: Minuend represents the total amount from which another number is subtracted, while subtrahend represents the amount that is being subtracted.
- 4Order: The minuend comes before the subtrahend in a subtraction equation.
- 5Usage: Minuend is used more frequently than subtrahend in everyday language.
Remember this!
In summary, minuend and subtrahend are both terms used in subtraction equations. However, the minuend is the larger number from which another number is subtracted, while the subtrahend is the smaller number that is being subtracted. The minuend always comes before the subtrahend in a subtraction equation, and minuend is used more frequently than subtrahend in everyday language.
