Subtraction with Decimals and Borrowing

Subtraction with Decimals and Borrowing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to subtract decimal numbers by aligning the decimal points. It demonstrates the process of setting up the problem, borrowing when necessary, and completing the subtraction. The importance of placing the decimal point in the answer is emphasized, ensuring accuracy in the final result.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the problem 5.6 minus 0.37?

Multiply the numbers

Add the numbers

Align the decimal points

Convert to fractions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to align decimal points when subtracting?

To avoid borrowing

To simplify the problem

To ensure accurate subtraction

To make the numbers look neat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should 5.6 be written to align with 0.37?

0.56

5.06

5.60

56.0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you do when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in subtraction?

Borrow from the next column

Subtract as usual

Ignore it

Add a zero

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the problem 5.6 minus 0.37, what is the result of 10 minus 7?

3

2

4

5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After borrowing, what is the result of 5 minus 3?

4

3

2

1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of borrowing in subtraction?

To ensure each digit can be subtracted

To avoid negative results

To make the numbers larger

To simplify the problem

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