Question

Explain how to subtract 247 from 538

Answer 1

You just subtract as normal:

247 - 538 =

But since 247 is smaller than 538, your answer will be negative

247 - 538 = -291

Answer 2

291

Explanation:

subtract 247 from 538

In general, subtract a from b is written as b-a. 'a' is get subtracted from b

subtract 247 from 538

we need to subtract 247 from the number 538

So it can be written as

`538-247=291`

When we subtract 247 from 538 we got 291

subtract 247 from 538 gives us 291