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 of 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 the result of 7.9 - 3.47?

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The result is 4.43.

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What is the result of 17.23 - 0.255?

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The result is 16.975.

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What is the result of 1.24 - 0.7?

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The result is 0.54.

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What is the result of 0.835 - 0.423?

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The result is 0.412.

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What is the result of 16.06 - 10.1?

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The result is 5.96.

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What should 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 decimal to make the numbers have the same number of decimal places before subtracting.

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What is a common mistake when subtracting decimals?

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A common mistake is misaligning the decimal points, which can lead to incorrect results.

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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.