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Subtraction

ICSE · Class 1 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Subtraction — ICSE Class 1 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Subtraction within 10

Solve: 5 - 2

Answer

Step 1: Start with 5 apples 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 Step 2: Take away 2 apples 🍎🍎 Step 3: Count what's left: 3 apples Answer: 5 - 2 = 3

Card 2Subtraction within 10

Solve: 7 - 3

Answer

Step 1: Draw 7 balls ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ Step 2: Cross out 3 balls Step 3: Count the remaining: 4 balls Answer: 7 - 3 = 4

Card 3Subtraction by counting backward

Solve: 9 - 4

Answer

Step 1: Count backward from 9: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 Step 2: We counted 4 steps back Step 3: The number we land on is 5 Answer: 9 - 4 = 5

Card 4Subtraction within 10

Solve: 6 - 1

Answer

Step 1: You have 6 pencils ✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️ Step 2: Give away 1 pencil Step 3: Count what's left: 5 pencils Answer: 6 - 1 = 5

Card 5Number line subtraction

Solve: 8 - 5

Answer

Step 1: Start at 8 on the number line Step 2: Move 5 steps backward: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 Step 3: You land on 3 Answer: 8 - 5 = 3

Card 6Word problems

There are 10 birds on a tree. 3 fly away. How many are left?

Answer

Step 1: Total birds = 10 Step 2: Birds that fly away = 3 Step 3: Subtract: 10 - 3 = 7 Answer: 7 birds are left

Card 7Word problems

You have 7 candies. You eat 2. How many are left?

Answer

Step 1: Total candies = 7 Step 2: Candies eaten = 2 Step 3: Subtract: 7 - 2 = 5 Answer: 5 candies are left

Card 8Word problems

There are 6 balloons. 4 burst. How many are left?

Answer

Step 1: Total balloons = 6 Step 2: Burst balloons = 4 Step 3: Subtract: 6 - 4 = 2 Answer: 2 balloons are left

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