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Subtraction Calculator

The subtraction calculator can calculate the subtraction problem and subtract different numbers like integers, natural numbers, fractions and decimals.

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Introduction to Subtraction Calculator

Subtraction calculator with steps is an online learning source that helps you to find the subtraction problem in less than a minute. You can use our tool for subtracting different numbers like integers, natural numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Subtraction Calculator with Steps

You can use this free subtracting calculator to teach your children about the concept of subtraction on mobile, tablet, or computer through an internet connection only without sending them to any tutor.

What is Subtraction

Subtraction is one of the basic operations that is used to find the difference between two numbers. It is denoted with a symbol (-). It is a process of finding the number that is left after calculating the difference between two numbers.

The number (that is written at the top) from which the other number is subtracted is called minuend. The number from which minuend is subtracted is called subtrahend. It is the most common method used in daily life for buying or selling something to check what is the remaining value.

How to Calculate Subtraction

For the calculation of Subtraction problems, Subtraction calculator follow basic rules of subtraction that will help you to easily calculate the difference problems without any trouble.

Let's explore important steps for subtraction with the help of an example. The calculator for subtraction also solves the problem in the following steps. For example, subtract 356 from 789.

Step 1:

Write down the numbers vertically, as per their place value, and start aligning them on the right side:

\begin{matrix} 7 & 8 & 9 \\ -3 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline \end{matrix}

Step 2:

First start from the rightmost digit (the one's place) from the top and bottom number and subtract it.

Subtract 6 from 9 as 9−6=3

\begin{matrix} 7 & 8 & 9 \\ -3 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline &&3 \\ \end{matrix}

Step 3:

Then go to the next place value (tens place) and subtract it.

Subtract 5 from 8 as 8−5=3

\begin{matrix} 7 & 8 & 9 \\ -3 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline & 3 & 3 \\ \end{matrix}

Step 4:

The next place value (hundreds place) and subtract it.

Subtract 3 from 7 as 7−3=4

\begin{matrix} 7 & 8 & 9 \\ -3 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 4 & 3 & 3 \\ \end{matrix}

Step 5:

If there are no more digits left at the top and button so it is the solution of given problem

\begin{matrix} 7 & 8 & 9 \\ -3 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 4 & 3 & 3 \\ \end{matrix}

Step 6:

If a number at the top is smaller than the number at bottom so take one number carry from next place value to malke them large number from the number written at bottom.

Therefore the solution of subtraction problem is

$$ 789−356 \;=\; 433 $$

Example of Subtraction

Let's see an example of the subtraction problem with a complete solution to understand the how the subtraction calculator gives step by step solution.

Example.

Find the subtraction of 6790 from 277 numbers.

Solution:

\begin{matrix} &&8 & 10 \\ 6 & 7 & \enclose{horizontalstrike}{9} & \enclose{horizontalstrike}0 \\ -0 & 2 & 7 & 7 \\ \hline 6 & 5 & 1 & 3 \\ \end{matrix}

Example.

Find the subtraction of a given decimal number.

Solution:

\begin{matrix} &&2 & 14&&& \\ 8 & 9 & 4. & \enclose{horizontalstrike}{3} & \enclose{horizontalstrike}4 & 8 & 7 \\ -0 & 1 & 3. & 0 & 8 & 4 & 0 \\ \hline 8 & 8 & 1. & 2 & 6 & 4 & 7 \\ \end{matrix}

How to Use a Subtraction Calculator

Subtracting calculator has an easy-to-use interface that enables you to use it easily to calculate the subtraction questions.

Before adding the input number value into the calculator for subtraction, you must follow some steps to avoid any difficulty. These steps are:

  1. Enter your minuend numbers(whole or decimal numbers) in the input box.
  2. Enter your subtrahend number in the input box.
  3. Recheck your question for subtraction because if your numbers are not correct then our tool does not provide you the correct solution for subtraction problems.
  4. Click the “Calculate” button to get the solution to your given problem from the calculator
  5. If you want to try out our subtract calculator for the first time then you must check the load example and its solution that gives you a better understanding of the subtraction calculation procedure.
  6. Click on the “Recalculate” button to get a new page for solving subtraction problems for numbers.

Output of Subtracting Calculator

Subtraction calculator gives you the solution of your given number question as an input into the calculator. It provides you with solutions with complete method. It may contain as

  • Result option gives you a solution for subtracting numbers
  • Possible step provides you with a solution where all the steps of the subtraction problem are given in detail.

Why to Choose the Calculator for Subtraction

When you choose our subtract calculator for the solution of subtraction problems quickly and easily without doing any calculation by hand. That means it provides you tons of benefits whenever you use it. These benefits are:

Save Time

Subtracting calculator saves time and effort from doing complex calculations of subtraction problems in integers, fractions, and decimals, etc.

Free Tool

You can use it for free to find the subtraction for both larger or smaller number values problems without paying any fee.

Handy Tool

It is a handy tool that enables you to solve different types of numbers (integer, whole number, decimal, integers, or fraction) subtraction problems

To Build your Concept Online

You can use this calculator for practice so that you get more familiar with the subtraction method

Reliable Tool

It is a reliable tool that provides you with accurate solutions whenever you use it to get the solution of subtraction problems.

Educational Tool

Subtraction calculator with steps is an educational tool that is used to teach students about the concept of subtraction of numbers without any teacher at home.

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Frequently Ask Questions

What is 8b-ab+7a subtracted from 3a-9ab+b?

$$ \begin{matrix} 3a & - & 9ab & + & b \\ - 7a & - & ab & + & 8b \\ \hline -4a & - & 8ab & - & 7b \\ \end{matrix} $$

$$ (3a - 7a) + (-9ab - ab) + (b - (+ 8b) \;=\; -4a - 8ab - 7b $$

Therefore, the given expression solution is - 4a - 8ab - 7b.

What is 13 2/3 subtracted from 49 1/3?

For mixed fractions subtract, first change the given fraction into improper fractions, then perform the subtraction. Let's start the calculation,

Step 1:

Convert 49 1/3 to an improper fraction:

$$ =\; \frac{(49 \times 3 + 1)}{3} \;=\; \frac{(147 + 1)}{3} \;=\; \frac{148}{3} $$

Step 2:

Convert 13 2/3 to an improper fraction:

$$ =\; \frac{(13 \times 3 + 2)}{3} \;=\; \frac{(39 + 2)}{3} \;=\; \frac{41}{3} $$

Step 3:

Now, subtract them:

$$ =\; \frac{148}{3} − \frac{41}{3} \;=\; 148 − \frac{41}{3} $$

$$ =\; \frac{107}{3} $$

So, the solution of the mixed fraction is 107/3.

What is the rule of subtraction?

The basic rule of subtraction is the same for almost different types of numbers when you find the difference between two numbers. Let's learn each rule one by one that is used in the subtraction method.

  1. Align the numbers vertically with the digits in the corresponding place values (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.).
  2. Start subtraction from the rightmost digit (the unit place) and move toward the left.
  3. If the digit on top is smaller than the digit below it, you take borrow 1 from the next higher place value.
  4. Continue this process until you've subtracted all the digits( if necessary you can also borrow one again for the next number in a question.
  5. You get the solution to the subtraction question.

How do I subtract decimals?

The subtraction of decimals is a similar process as we subtract from the usual number. Let's take an example to understand how to subtract decimal numbers. For example, Subtract 3.75 from 9.42:

$$ \begin{matrix} 9.42 \\ - 3.75 \\ \end{matrix} $$

Step 1: First write the number in its place order then start from the right side and subtract 5 from 2. Since 2 is smaller than 5, so borrow 1 from the 4 in the tens place, and make the 2 into 12. So, 12 - 5 = 7.

$$ \begin{matrix} 9.42 \\ - 3.75 \\ \hline 7 \end{matrix} $$

Step 2: The next place, 4 - 7. Again borrow 1 from the 9 (whole number part) and add 1 in 3, making it 13. So, 13 - 7 = 6.

$$ \begin{matrix} 9.42 \\ - 3.75 \\ \hline 67 \end{matrix} $$

Step 3: Subtract the whole number of parts: 8 - 3 = 5.

$$ \begin{matrix} 9.42 \\ - 3.75 \\ \hline 5.67 \\ \end{matrix} $$

Therefore, its solution is 9.42 − 3.75 = 5.67.

What is 1 000 000 minus 100?

$$ \begin{matrix} 1,000,000 \\ - 100 \\ \hline 999,900 \\ \end{matrix} $$

Therefore, the solution is 1,000,000 − 100 = 999,900.

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