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 for subtraction?

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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 first step in subtracting decimals?

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

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What do you do if a digit in the top number is smaller than the digit in the bottom number?

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You need to borrow from the next left digit to make the top digit larger.

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Calculate: 7.362 - 4.191

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3.171

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Calculate: 3.704 - 1.325

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2.415

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Calculate: 0.835 - 0.423

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0.412

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Calculate: 7.9 - 3.47

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4.43

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Calculate: 16.06 - 10.1

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5.96

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What is the importance of placing zeros in decimal subtraction?

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Placing zeros helps maintain the correct place value when there are no digits in a certain position.