Subtracting Decimals

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What is the process of subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the decimal points in the numbers being subtracted.

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How do you align decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, write the numbers one under the other, ensuring that the decimal points are aligned vertically.

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What is 0.56 - 0.23?

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0.56 - 0.23 = 0.33.

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What is 7.89 - 3.45?

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7.89 - 3.45 = 4.44.

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What is 13.23 - 10.1?

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13.23 - 10.1 = 3.13.

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What is 16.06 - 10.1?

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16.06 - 10.1 = 5.96.

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Why is it important to line up decimal points in subtraction?

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Lining up decimal points ensures that each digit is subtracted from the correct place value, which is crucial for obtaining an accurate result.

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What do you do if a decimal has fewer digits than the other?

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If a decimal has fewer digits, you can add zeros to the right of the last digit to make the numbers have the same number of decimal places before subtracting.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger decimal from a smaller decimal?

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Subtracting a larger decimal from a smaller decimal results in a negative number.

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How can you check your subtraction of decimals?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the result to the smaller number; if it equals the larger number, your subtraction is correct.