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Angle Difference Calculator

Calculate trig values for A minus B

Angle Difference Formula

sin(A-B)=sinAcosB-cosAsinB

Angle difference identities express trig values of A-B using values of A and B. They help simplify expressions and compute exact values.

Enter A and B in degrees. Tangent may be undefined when cosine of the difference angle is zero.

How Angle Difference Works

The calculator subtracts the second angle from the first, then evaluates sine, cosine, and tangent for that difference.

Sine Difference

sin(A-B)=sinAcosB-cosAsinB.

Cosine Difference

cos(A-B)=cosAcosB+sinAsinB.

Negative Results

A-B may be negative.

Exact Values

Useful for special-angle combinations.

💡 Example: For A=75° and B=30°, A-B=45°, so sin=0.707107 and cos=0.707107.

Applications of Angle Difference

Trig IdentitiesExact ValuesRotationsCalculus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an angle difference calculator?
It calculates trig values for the difference of two angles, A-B.
What are the angle difference formulas?
sin(A-B)=sinAcosB-cosAsinB and cos(A-B)=cosAcosB+sinAsinB.
How do I use this calculator?
Enter angles A and B in degrees, then click Calculate.
Can the result angle be negative?
Yes. If B is larger than A, the difference is negative and trig values follow negative-angle rules.
Where are angle difference formulas used?
They are used in exact values, identities, proofs, rotations, and calculus.

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