Subtracting Decimals

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What is subtracting decimals?

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Subtracting decimals involves finding the difference between two decimal numbers by aligning the decimal points and performing standard subtraction.

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How do you align decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, write the numbers one under the other, ensuring the decimal points are aligned vertically.

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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 123.6 - 0.08?

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123.52

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What is the result of 5 - 2.391?

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2.609

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What is the result of 0.56 - 0.23?

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0.33

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How do you find the difference in cost between two items?

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To find the difference in cost, subtract the price of the less expensive item from the price of the more expensive item.

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If Livia paid $3.20 for a magazine and $5.80 for a book, how much more did the book cost?

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$2.60

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What is the importance of decimal places in subtraction?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of the numbers; aligning them correctly ensures accurate subtraction.

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

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Add zeros to the right of the shorter decimal to match the number of decimal places before subtracting.