When taking away what number goes at the bottom the large number or the small one
when taking away numbers any numbers what number goes at the bottom eg 100-60??
It depends on how the problem is stated. You cannot assume that the smaller
number is always subtracted from the larger number:
100
- 60
------
40
It is entirely possible to subtract the larger number from the smaller:
60
-100
-------
-40
So the only rule is: determine what the problem is telling you.