Related subtraction facts

⛳ Related subtraction facts use the same numbers. To find the related subtraction fact, swap the numbers after the minus sign and the equals sign.

Learn with an example

  • This is a subtraction fact.
  • 13 − 5 = 8
  • This is the related fact.
  • 13 − 8 = 5
  • Notice how the 5 and the 8 changed places.
  • This is a subtraction fact.
  • 6 − 1 = 5
  • This is the related fact.
  • 6 − 5 = 1
  • Notice how the 1 and the 5 changed places.
  • This is a subtraction fact.
  • 16 − 13 = 3
  • This is the related fact.
  • 16 − 3 = 13
  • Notice how the 13 and the 3 changed places.

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