Subtraction Calculator

Quickly calculate the difference between two numbers. Enter the minuend and subtrahend below.

Enter the numbers you want to subtract:

Minuend (Number to subtract from)

Subtrahend (Number to be subtracted)

Result:

Difference:

Visual Representation

Minuend

Subtrahend

Difference

Understanding Subtraction

Subtraction is one of the basic arithmetic operations, used to find the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left when we take away a certain amount from a larger amount.

Key Terms:

Minuend: The number from which you are subtracting.
Subtrahend: The number being subtracted.
Difference: The result of subtraction.

For example, in the subtraction 8 - 3 = 5, 8 is the minuend, 3 is the subtrahend, and 5 is the difference. Subtraction is essential in everyday life, from managing finances to measuring ingredients in cooking.

Learn more about subtraction on Wikipedia.