The second number in a subtraction problem is called the subtrahend.
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the subtrahend
In any subtraction sum, such as 8 - 3 = 5, the first number is the minuend, the second number is the subtrahend, and the third number, following the equals sign, is the difference.
It is the answer to a subtraction problem.
Add your answer with the lower number of the subtraction problem and if it adds up to the upper number then you are right.
The number of the sub you do first