CEFR A2

written subtraction

noun

Meaning

The process of finding the difference between two numbers by writing them down and performing the subtraction algorithm, often involving borrowing.

Examples

The teacher explained written subtraction using graph paper to help students align the digits.
For larger numbers, written subtraction is more reliable than mental calculation.

Synonyms: calculation, computation, working out, problem-solving

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written subtraction (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈrɪtən səbˈtrakʃən

Definition

The process of finding the difference between two numbers by writing them down and performing the subtraction algorithm, often involving borrowing.

Examples

The teacher explained written subtraction using graph paper to help students align the digits.
For larger numbers, written subtraction is more reliable than mental calculation.

How to Use written subtraction

written subtraction of (prepositional phrase): The act of subtracting one number from another using the written method. — "The written subtraction of 15 from 42 requires borrowing."
written subtraction problems (collocation): Exercises or questions designed to be solved using the written subtraction method. — "The workbook contains hundreds of written subtraction problems for practice."

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Antonyms of written subtraction

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