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* In the addition of A + B = C, the item A is called the augend, the item B is called the addend and the item C is called the sum.

* In the subtraction D - E = F, the item D is called the minuend, the item E is called the subtrahend and the item F is called the difference.

* In the multiplication G x H = I, the item G is called the multiplicand, the item H is called the multiplier and the item I is called the product.

* In the division J ÷ K = L, the item J is called the dividend, the item K is called the divisor and the item L is called the quotient.

In general, only the last word in each of the above is used in everyday use.

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