The greater number in the subtraction is called

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Minuend

Difference

Subtrahend

None of these

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Concept- First, we have to understand the concepts used in subtraction, such as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. To identify its name, we will then compare these definitions with the prompt.
We already know that subtraction is the reverse of addition.
When subtracting, the smaller number's value is deducted from the larger number's value.
Minuend and subtrahend are the two terms used in the subtraction process. The difference is the name given to the result of subtraction.
The larger number from which a smaller number is subtracted is known as minuend.
And the smaller number which is subtracted is known as subtrahend.
Let us take an example of

Here, 4 is minuend and 2 is subtrahend.
As a result of the discussion above, we can see that the greater number in the subtraction is known as the minuend.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1) minuend.

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