Subtraction Decimals

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you line up decimals when subtracting?

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When subtracting decimals, line up the numbers by the decimal point. This ensures that the digits in each place value are correctly aligned.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 15.9 - 6.78?

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9.12

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What is the result of 8.7 - 3.4?

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5.3

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Calculate 12.56 - 5.89.

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6.67

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the answer to 25.6 - 8.73?

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16.87

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Find the difference between 23.45 and 12.67.

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10.78

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What is the importance of borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is important in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any place value. It allows you to subtract correctly.

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What do you do if there are more decimal places in one number than the other?

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If one number has more decimal places, you can add zeros to the end of the shorter number to make them equal in length.

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