Key words for mental subtraction

Here are some of the words which will crop up when doing subtraction sums.

Have a look below to see how they can be used in the simple sum 8 - 5 = 3.

Decrease
If you decrease 8 by 5 you get 3.

Difference
The difference between 8 and 5 is 3.

Fewer than
3 is 5 fewer than 8.

Less than
3 is 5 less than 8.

Minus
8 minus 5 is 3.

Reduce
If you reduce 8 by 5 you get 3.

Subtract
8 subtract 5 is 3.

Take away
8 take away 5 is 3.