Subtraction of Decimals Concepts

Subtraction of Decimals Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, English, Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains how to subtract decimals by aligning the decimal points. It introduces the use of placeholder zeros to simplify the process and demonstrates the borrowing technique needed for subtraction. The tutorial concludes with a final calculation, ensuring the viewer understands the complete process.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to align the decimal points when subtracting decimals?

To avoid using placeholder zeros

To make the subtraction process faster

To ensure accurate subtraction

To make the numbers look neat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a placeholder zero in decimal subtraction?

To make subtraction easier

To maintain the value while aligning decimals

To make the number larger

To change the value of the number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When subtracting decimals, what should you do if the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit?

Borrow from the next column

Add a placeholder zero

Ignore the smaller digit

Subtract as usual

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the subtraction process, what does borrowing involve?

Multiplying the digits

Adding a zero to the number

Reversing the digits

Taking a number from the next column

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting 651 from 1210 when borrowing is applied correctly?

559

555

551

561

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