Subtract

What It Does

Subtracts one number from another, producing their difference. This basic math operation is useful for finding gaps between values or reducing numeric values.

Inputs

Name	Description	Type	Required
a	The first number (minuend)	Number	Yes
b	The number to subtract (subtrahend)	Number	Yes

Outputs

Name	Description	Type
value	The difference (a minus b)	Number

Subtract Example

How to Use It

1. Drag the Subtract node into your graph.

2. Connect a number (like 44) to the "a" input.

3. Connect another number (like 33) to the "b" input.

4. Run the graph—your output will be 10.

Tips

• Remember that subtraction is not commutative: a - b is not the same as b - a.

• For absolute differences (regardless of which is larger), pair this with an Absolute node.

See Also

• Add: For adding numbers together.

• Multiply: For multiplying numbers together.

Use Cases

• Spacing Adjustment: Calculate the difference between container width and content width.

• Relative Positioning: Determine offsets from a base position in layouts.

• Token Derivation: Create derived tokens by subtracting values from a base token.