Subtracting Decimals

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What is subtracting decimals?

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Subtracting decimals is the process of finding the difference between two decimal numbers.

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How do you align decimal points when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, align the decimal points of the numbers vertically before performing the subtraction.

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What is the result of 809.144 - 15.96?

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793.184

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What is the result of 35.438 - 17.2?

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18.238

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What is the result of 767.3 - 24.9?

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742.4

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What is the result of 67.1 - 1.19?

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65.91

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What is the result of 489.08 - 4.2?

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484.88

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

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You can add zeros to the right of the decimal to make the numbers have the same number of decimal places.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, requiring you to take from the next column.

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Why is it important to keep track of decimal places?

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Keeping track of decimal places ensures accuracy in the result of the subtraction.