Difference

Definition

Difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. How much one number differs from another.

Example

The difference between 8 and 3 is 5. Because 8 – 3 = 5

More Examples

Here are more examples about difference:

NumbersDifferenceReason
7 and 527 – 5 = 2
4 and 959 – 4 = 5
11 and 8311 – 8 = 3
1 and 0.50.51 – 0.5 = 0.5
1 and ¼¾1 – ¼ = ¾
12 and 13113 – 12 = 1
10 and 201020 – 10 = 20

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