1. to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Usage: mathematics
2. to remove or take away something

Examples

• If you subtract 5 from 12, you get 7.
• The teacher asked us to subtract the smaller number from the larger one.
• You need to subtract your expenses from your income to find your profit.
• The editor decided to subtract that paragraph from the article.
• Subtract 20 minutes from the total cooking time if using a convection oven.
• When you subtract the tax, the final price is much lower.