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 decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, align the numbers by their decimal points to ensure accurate subtraction.

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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 7.9 - 3.47?

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4.43

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What is the result of 17.23 - 0.255?

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16.975

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What is the result of 1.24 - 0.7?

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0.54

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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 the other?

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

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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.

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How can you check your subtraction of decimals?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the result to the smaller number to see if it equals the larger number.