How to Subtract Two Cells in Excel (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this article, we will show you how to subtract two cells in Excel. Simply follow the steps below.

Subtract Two Cells in Excel

Here’s how you can subtract two numbers in Excel:

1. Click on Cell C1 to Prepare for the Subtraction Result

Select the cell where you want the result of your subtraction to appear by clicking on it. In our example, we will click on cell C1, which is where we will display the result of subtracting the values from A1 and B1.

2. Type the Subtraction Formula in Cell C1

To perform a subtraction, type the formula in the cell where you want the result. For our example, we will type =A1-B1 in cell C1. This formula instructs Excel to subtract the value in cell B1 from the value in cell A1.

3. Press Enter to Execute the Subtraction Formula

Press the Enter key to execute the formula you have just typed. We will now see that our result, 75, appears in cell C1.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to subtract two numbers in Excel. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to subtract weeks from a date in Excel and how to subtract one date from another in Excel.