How to subtract a percentage in Google Sheets

Use a minus formula such as =A1-B1, or =MINUS(A1, B1). Fill down for a column. Subtracting dates returns day counts; format duration results appropriately.

Steps

  1. 1

    Click the result cell.

  2. 2

    Enter =A1-B1 (or MINUS).

  3. 3

    Fill down as needed.

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