How Do I Subtract Decimals?

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How Do I Subtract Decimals?

• Subtracting Decimals
• By Liz Ferrell

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First You Line Up Your Decimals.

• 5.2
• 2.38

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Box Out Your Zeros
5.20 - 2.38 ----------
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Subtract The Numbers Closest To The Right
1 10 5.20 - 2.38 -------
2
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Regroup Since You Cant Subtract 3 From 2
4 11 10 5.20 - 2.38 ------- 82
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Subtract Front Numbers
4 11 10 5.20 - 2.38 -------
2.82
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