Subtract Decimals

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the result of 8.4 - 3.03?

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5.37

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What is the result of 145.2 - 92.03?

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53.17

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What is the result of 15.07 - 12.2?

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2.87

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What is the result of 100 - 6.781?

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93.219

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What is the result of 6.7 - 2.33?

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4.37

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What does it mean to 'borrow' in subtraction?

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Borrowing in subtraction is a method used when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, requiring you to take 1 from the next left column.

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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, represented with a decimal point.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate subtraction.