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 by aligning the decimal points and subtracting as you would with whole numbers.

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How do you align decimal points when subtracting?

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

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What is the first step in subtracting decimals?

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

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

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0.7

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What is the difference between 3.4 and 1.2?

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2.2

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How do you handle borrowing when subtracting decimals?

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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.

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What is the result of 5.75 - 2.3?

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3.45

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If the temperature dropped from 20.5 degrees to 15.2 degrees, what is the temperature difference?

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5.3 degrees

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How do you convert a dollar amount to cents before subtracting?

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Multiply the dollar amount by 100 to convert it to cents.

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If a book costs $12.50 and you pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you get?

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$7.50