Subtracting Decimals

Subtracting Decimals

Assessment

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
5.NBT.B.7, 7.NS.A.1C, 6.NS.B.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is subtracting decimals?

Back

Subtracting decimals is the process of finding the difference between two decimal numbers by aligning the decimal points and subtracting as you would with whole numbers.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you align decimal points when subtracting?

Back

To align decimal points, write the numbers one above the other so that the decimal points are in the same vertical line.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in subtracting decimals?

Back

The first step is to line up the decimal points of the numbers you are subtracting.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you subtract 0.5 from 1.2, what is the result?

Back

0.7

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 3.4 and 1.2?

Back

2.2

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you handle borrowing when subtracting decimals?

Back

If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column, you need to borrow from the next left column, just like with whole numbers.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of 5.75 - 2.3?

Back

3.45

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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