Subtraction fact · ten plus
14 − 4 = 10
Fourteen minus four is ten. 14 is 1 ten and 4 ones, and you're taking away exactly the ones.
See 14 − 4
14 counters, 4 crossed out, 10 left.
Take away the ones
- Split 14 into 10 and 4.
- Take the 4 away.
- The ten is left, so 14 − 4 = 10.
Its fact family
4, 10 and 14 go together, so learning one of these helps with all of them. See the family.
Practice 14 − 4 in a game
A fact sticks when a child has to pull it from memory again and again. In this game 14 − 4 keeps coming back between the other facts in its family.
Every round leans on 14 − 4
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Quick quiz
14 − 4 FAQ
What is 14 − 4?
14 − 4 = 10. In words: fourteen minus four is ten.
How can I check 14 − 4 = 10?
Add back: 10 + 4 = 14. If the addition gives the number you started with, the subtraction is right.
What grade learns 14 − 4?
This is a first and second grade fact. Common Core has children subtract within 20 in first grade (1.OA.C.6) and do it fluently with mental strategies in second grade (2.OA.B.2).
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