subtract

The subtract() method subtracts one number from another. It supports two forms: a curried form for functional composition and a direct form for immediate calculation.

Interactive example

Syntax

Classic signature

function subtract<
	GenericInput extends number
>(
	input: GenericInput,
	subtrahend: number
): number

Curried signature

function subtract<
	GenericInput extends number
>(
	subtrahend: number
): (input: GenericInput) => number

Parameters

• input: The number from which to subtract (classic signature only).
• subtrahend: The number to subtract.

Return value

Classic signature: returns the result of the subtraction (value - subtrahend).

See also

• add - Adds two numbers
• negate - Inverts the sign of a number
• abs - Returns the absolute value of a number

Sources

• MDN Web Docs - Subtraction (-)