(d) = 4 – 2 = (e) = 6 – 3 = 2 Cross () the smaller number and write the answer. (a) 5 minus 3 = 2 or 5 – 3 = 2 (b) 7 minus 2 = or 7 – 2 = (c) 8 minus 5 = or 8 – 5 = (d) 4 minus 3 = or 4 – 3 = (e) 9 minus 4 = or 9 – 4 = (f) 3 minus 1 = or 3 – 1 = 46