Matrix Subtraction Calculator

Use our free matrix subtraction calculator to subtract one matrix from another. Both must have the same dimensions.

Math

Matrix A

Matrix B

Formula

Matrix subtraction subtracts corresponding elements: (A−B)ᵢⱼ = Aᵢⱼ − Bᵢⱼ. Both matrices must have the same dimensions. Subtraction is NOT commutative.

(A − B)ᵢⱼ = Aᵢⱼ − Bᵢⱼ

Percentage: The percentage value you want to apply

Number: The original number or value

Result: The calculated result

How It Works

1Enter Matrix A.
2Enter Matrix B (same dimensions).
3Click Calculate to subtract element-wise.

Examples

Subtract 2×2

1.[[5-1,6-2],[7-3,8-4]] = [[4,4],[4,4]]

Result: 4

Result can be zero

1.A − A = zero matrix

Result: 0

Frequently Asked Questions

When they have the exact same dimensions.

No, A − B ≠ B − A (unless A = B).

−A is the matrix where each element is negated.

Yes, subtraction is adding the negative.

Same as input matrices.

Related Calculators

Matrix Calculator Matrix Addition Calculator Matrix Multiplication Calculator Matrix Determinant Calculator Percentage Calculator Basic Calculator

CalculateMe Team

Last updated: 2026-07-14

Matrix Subtraction Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

Subtract 2×2

Result can be zero

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I subtract matrices?

Is subtraction commutative?

What is the negative matrix?

A − B = A + (−B)?

Result dimensions?

Related Calculators

Matrix Subtraction Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

Subtract 2×2

Result can be zero

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I subtract matrices?

Is subtraction commutative?

What is the negative matrix?

A − B = A + (−B)?

Result dimensions?

Related Calculators