Subtract Two Complex Numbers Calculator

An easy-to-use calculator that subtracts two complex numbers. Enter real and imaginary parts (integers, decimals, or fractions). The result is exact.

Let \( w \) and \( z \) be two complex numbers: \[ w = a + ib, \qquad z = A + iB \] The difference \( w - z \) is: \[ \begin{aligned} w - z &= (a + ib) - (A + iB) \\ &= (a - A) + (b - B)i \end{aligned} \]

Complex subtraction

enter real & imaginary parts – fractions or decimals allowed

first complex number \( w = a + i\,b \) (minuend)
second complex number \( z = A + i\,B \) (subtrahend)

result \( w - z \)

real: 3 imaginary: 1.5

fractions and decimals are evaluated exactly. result is simplified.

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