Binary Subtraction Step-by-Step Tool
Subtract two binary numbers with a step-by-step breakdown showing borrows at each column. See the result in binary and decimal.
Difference (Binary)
0b1111
11010 − 1011
Difference (Decimal)
15.00
Steps
Col 1: 0(−0 borrow, +2) − 1 = 1 (borrow 1) | Col 2: 1(−1 borrow, +2) − 1 = 1 (borrow 1) | Col 3: 0(−1 borrow, +2) − 0 = 1 (borrow 1) | Col 4: 1(−1 borrow, +2) − 1 = 1 (borrow 1) | Col 5: 1(−1 borrow) − 0 = 0
A (Decimal)
26.00
B (Decimal)
11.00