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11 2 Subtracting Decimals

To subtract decimals, line up the decimal points of the numbers being subtracted. Add zeros to the end of numbers if they are not the same length. Then subtract as usual, remembering to put the decimal point in the answer. Examples show subtracting 0.03 from 1.1 to get 1.07, and subtracting 0.55 from 7.005 to get 6.455. Proper alignment of decimals and adding zeros allows subtraction of decimals to be performed the same as whole numbers.

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11 2 Subtracting Decimals

To subtract decimals, line up the decimal points of the numbers being subtracted. Add zeros to the end of numbers if they are not the same length. Then subtract as usual, remembering to put the decimal point in the answer. Examples show subtracting 0.03 from 1.1 to get 1.07, and subtracting 0.55 from 7.005 to get 6.455. Proper alignment of decimals and adding zeros allows subtraction of decimals to be performed the same as whole numbers.

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Subtracting Decimals

Subtracting decimals is easy when you keep your work neat


To subtract decimals, follow these steps:

Write down the two numbers, one under the other, with the decimal points lined up.

Add zeros so the numbers have the same length

Then subtract normally, remembering to put the decimal point in the answer

Example: Subtract 0.03 from 1.1


Line the decimals up:

1.1
0.03

"Pad" with zeros:

1.10
0.03

Subtract:

1.10
0.03
1.07

Answer: 1.07
So, that was just like 110 3 = 107, but with the decimal point in a different position

Example: Calculate 7.005-0.55


Line the decimals up:

7.005
0.55

"Pad" with zeros:

7.005
0.550

Subtract:

7.005
0.550
6.455

Answer: 6.455
And that was just like 7,005 550 = 6,455

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