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 line up decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, line up the decimal points vertically to ensure accurate subtraction.

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What is the result of 1.8 - 0.9?

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0.9

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Tracy bought a shirt for $39.12 and paid with a $50. How much change did she get back?

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$10.88

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What is 90 - 10.1?

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79.9

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Find the difference: $18 - 3.55.

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$14.45

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What is 5.4 - 2.43?

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2.97

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What do you do if a decimal number has fewer digits than the other?

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You can add zeros to the right of the shorter decimal to make them the same length.

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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 the first step in subtracting decimals?

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The first step is to line up the decimal points of the numbers being subtracted.