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 vertically to ensure accurate subtraction.

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What is the result of 7.9 - 3.47?

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4.43

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What is the result of 16.06 - 10.1?

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5.96

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What is the result of 0.835 - 0.423?

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0.412

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What is the result of 7.05 - 4.6?

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2.45

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What is the result of 5.4 - 2.43?

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2.97

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What do you do if a decimal has fewer digits than another?

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

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What is the importance of borrowing in decimal subtraction?

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Borrowing is important in decimal subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column.

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What is a common mistake when subtracting decimals?

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A common mistake is not aligning the decimal points correctly, which can lead to incorrect answers.