What does less mean is less the same as takeaway?

Answer 1

Yes, it can mean the same but it depends on the context.

"What is 8 less 4?" means the same as "what is 8 takeaway 4?" (i.e. 8 - 4 = 4)

However, "Is 3 less than 4?" is not asking "Is 3 takeaway 4?" as that question would make no sense!