History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s3.4

v1.c8.s3.4

The terms *vyutkalita* (made apart), *vyutkalana* (making apart), *śodhana* (clearing), *pâtana* (causing to fall), *viyoga* (separation), etc., have been used for subtraction. The terms *śeṣa* (residue) and *antara* (difference) have been used for the remainder. The minuend has been called *sarvadhana* or *viyojya* and the subtrahend *viyojaka*.