Decimal Subtraction

hOW TO: Subtracting Decimals

When subtracting decimals, we line up the decimals to make sure all place values are lined up properly. Bring the decimal straight down to your difference and subtract as you normally would.

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Subtracting decimals: 39.1 - 0.794In this example where we subtract decimals we do so up to the thousandths place. It's a little tricky, but not if we do it together.