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Subtract the integers and subtract the fractions. When the fraction to be subtracted is bigger than the first fraction, change the mixed numbers to improper fractions first then do the subtraction.

Excel wants to help you when writing formulas, so it’s always looking at what you type and interpreting it. But if you need to write a fraction or something with slashes or symbols so it’s readable ...