KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Subtracting Decimals - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to carefully set up and solve a subtraction problem involving decimals. It emphasizes the importance of aligning numbers correctly and using the borrowing method to perform the subtraction. The final answer is highlighted, and the importance of making the decimal point clear is stressed.

What is the first step in setting up the subtraction problem 6 - 5.738?

How do you align the numbers when performing the subtraction?

What do you do when you encounter '0 take away 8' in the subtraction process?

What is the result of '10 take away 8' as described in the process?

What is the final answer to the subtraction problem and how should the decimal point be represented?