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Discover the meaning of predecessor in maths. Easy explanation to help kids learn number sequences, counting, and basic operations.
What Is a Predecessor?
What Is a Predecessor?
A predecessor is the number just before a given number.
βπ½ Example:
The predecessor of 5 is 4.
The predecessor of 10 is 9.
Every whole number (except 0, if you start counting from 0) has a predecessor.
π§π»Tip for kids: Think of numbers like steps on a staircase β the step right below is the predecessor.
Examples of Predecessors
Examples of Predecessors
Predecessor of 1 β 0
Predecessor of 20 β 19
Predecessor of 100 β 99
How to Find the Predecessor
How to Find the Predecessor
Look at the number.
Subtract 1.
The result is the predecessor!
βπ½ Example:
Number: 15 β Predecessor = 15 β 1 = 14
Why Understanding Predecessors Is Important
Why Understanding Predecessors Is Important
Helps with counting forward and backward
Builds a foundation for addition and subtraction
Helps understand number sequences and patterns
Learning predecessors is one of the first steps to becoming confident in maths.
Learn Maths in a Fun Way
Learn Maths in a Fun Way
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Summary
Summary
A predecessor is the number that comes just before another number.
Found in counting, sequences, and subtraction.
Easy to identify: just subtract 1 from the number.
Understanding predecessors helps build strong maths foundations for kids.
β¨Keep counting, keep exploring β every number has a story, and learning about predecessors is the first step to becoming a maths wizard! β¨
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