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 line up decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, line up the decimal points vertically to ensure accurate subtraction.

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What is the result of 1.8 - 0.9?

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0.9

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What is the result of 18 - 3.55?

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14.45

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If Tracy bought a shirt for $39.12 and paid with $50, how much change did she get back?

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$10.88

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What is the result of 0.56 - 0.23?

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0.33

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What is the result of 10.05 - 8.3?

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1.75

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What do you do if the top decimal is smaller than the bottom decimal?

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You may need to borrow from the next left digit to perform the subtraction.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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What is the importance of zero in decimal subtraction?

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Zero is used as a placeholder in decimal subtraction to maintain the correct value of the numbers.