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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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 difference between 852.26 and 45.54?

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806.72

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Calculate: 17.23 - 0.255

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16.975

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Leighton cuts 3.213 inches from a 72.58 inch banner. What is the new length?

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69.367 inches

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Find the difference: 123.6 - 0.08

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123.52

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What is 5 - 2.391?

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2.609

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Why is it important to line up decimal points?

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Lining up decimal points ensures that each digit is subtracted from the correct place value, leading to accurate results.

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What do you do if a digit in the top number is smaller than the digit in the bottom number?

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

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What is the first step in subtracting decimals?

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The first step is to align the numbers by their decimal points.