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Answer: How do I subtract a negative number from a positive number?
- Start by typing the positive number in a cell, such as cell I3.
- Type the negative number in another cell, such as cell H3. Make sure to include the negative sign before the number.
- In a third cell, type the formula to subtract the negative number from the positive number. For example, you can type "" in cell J3.
- Press Enter to calculate the result. The cell J3 should now display the difference between the positive and negative numbers.
If the formula is adding the positive and negative numbers instead of subtracting them, it's likely because the negative number is in parentheses. To fix this, you can remove the parentheses or use the ABS function to convert the negative number to a positive number before subtracting it. Here's how:
- Remove the parentheses from the negative number in cell H3. For example, change "-(5)" to "-5".
- Alternatively, you can use the ABS function to convert the negative number to a positive number. To do this, type "" in cell J3.
- Press Enter to calculate the result. The cell J3 should now display the difference between the positive and negative numbers, regardless of whether the negative number is in parentheses or not.
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