Explanation

With this free online tutorial, you will learn how to subtract numbers in excel.
Check out our Excel Basics tutorial where you can learn from start learning Excel’s fundamentals.

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Example

 

Learn how to use subtraction in Excel with two simple steps

Subtract Values – Two steps formula
Step 1 – Always start a formula by using the = (equals) sign.
Step 2  Use the minus – (dash) sign to subtract values.

The formula should look like this:

= NUMBER – NUMBER

 

Practice Subtraction

Let’s practice and learn how to subtract numbers:

Important links

1. Excel Basics
2. SUM function
3. Other Basic Math in Excel:
   • Addition (Plus)
   • Multiplication
   • Division