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 numbers when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, align the numbers by their decimal points to ensure each digit is in the correct place value.

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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 7.362 - 4.191?

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3.171

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What is the result of 123.6 - 0.08?

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123.52

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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 the numbers have the same number of decimal places.

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What is the importance of place value in subtracting decimals?

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Place value is important in subtracting decimals because it ensures that each digit is subtracted from the correct corresponding digit.

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How do you handle borrowing in decimal subtraction?

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When borrowing in decimal subtraction, you take 1 from the next left digit, converting it into 10 for the current digit.

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What is the result of 10.5 - 2.75?

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7.75