Lesson 2-9 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 points when subtracting?

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

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What is the first step in subtracting decimals?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by their decimal points.

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What do you do if a decimal has fewer digits than another?

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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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Calculate: 1.45 + 3.65 + 15.44

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$20.54

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Calculate: 1.419 - 0.89

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0.529

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Calculate: 33.28 - 5.492

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27.788

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Calculate: 15.63 - 11.325

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4.305

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Calculate: 84.257 - 19.209

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65.048

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What is the importance of place value in subtracting decimals?

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Place value helps to ensure that each digit is subtracted from the correct position.