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Subtracting Decimal Numbers
Subtracting decimal numbers is similar to subtracting whole numbers, but with an extra step to align the decimal point. To subtract decimal numbers, you must first line up the decimal point, and then subtract the numbers as you would with whole numbers.
For example, to subtract the decimal numbers 4.75 - 2.3:
Line up the decimal points by adding a 0 to the end of 2.3, so it becomes 2.30 to match with the number of decimal digits in the other number.
Subtract the numbers as you would with whole numbers:
4.75
-2.30
2.45
In this case, 4.75 - 2.30 = 2.45
Another example:
6.89
-3.56
3.33
In this case, 6.89 - 3.56 = 3.33
It's important to note that when subtracting decimal numbers, the decimal point stays in the same place, and the digits are subtracted to the right of the decimal point.
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