{"id":1256,"date":"2022-04-18T08:13:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T08:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1256"},"modified":"2023-02-14T15:53:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T15:53:12","slug":"subtracting-decimals-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals","title":{"rendered":"Subtracting Decimals &#8211; Definition With Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-0e482864-f6e4-4344-9148-1a5d9bd8d2a0\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#0-how-to-subtract-decimals>How to Subtract Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#2-subtracting-decimals-with-regrouping>Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#4-use-of-subtraction-of-decimal-in-real-life>Use of Subtraction of Decimal in Real Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#5-solved-examples->Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#6-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/subtracting-decimals#7-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Ben buys groceries for $\\$$155.50. He hands the store clerk $\\$$500 and, in turn, gets $\\$$344.50 back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Without the knowledge of decimals, knowing the exact amount he needed to pay for the groceries wouldn\u2019t have been possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Decimal numbers are numbers that have a decimal point in them. They have two parts: the first is the whole number (to the left of the decimal point), and the second is the fractional part (to the right of the decimal point).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For example, Sam buys oranges for $\\$$3.50. Here,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$\\$$3.50 is the decimal number (the price of oranges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3 is the whole number (to the left of the decimal point)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">50 is the fractional part (to the right of the decimal point)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-1.png\" alt=\"Parts of a decimal number\" class=\"wp-image-9526\" title=\"Parts of a decimal number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-1-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Decimals add more accuracy to your counting and are often used in day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Decimals can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided depending on the particular scenario. Today, we will discuss <strong>subtracting decimals<\/strong>, their rules, and a few examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-how-to-subtract-decimals\">How to Subtract Decimals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Subtracting decimals is as simple as finding the difference between a greater whole number and a smaller whole number. Take the first example where the price of groceries was $\\$$155.50. In this scenario, 155 is the whole number, and .50 is the fractional part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Based on the place values, the decimal numbers must be arranged one below the other, not forgetting the decimal point during subtraction. However, if two decimal numbers are different, the subtraction can be a bit tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Hence, to avoid such confusion, the decimal numbers can be changed to <strong>like decimal numbers <\/strong>by adding the required number of zeros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The number of decimal places will be equal in like decimals. 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Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: 25.83 and 14.2 are unlike decimals. So first, we need to convert them into like decimals by adding a zero to the extreme right of 14.2 to make it 14.20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Position the smaller number below the greater number in such a way that the decimal points are lined up.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/AVCLz2dOjcqsNkQvE-TZA751ygu0EIXyikSXHynNFdelJJdoyWTy_HzxC9PY1B9pb6Tdu8h6OPweyRlrURizLDLQ-0n1QBNJiGK_7Lpe2PV9B074ApZWEACsz7WQTFKvMWLfPKUMZMLJlvjHh6TWGrnOch98vQ19qlb3DbJbwTOKl28RC7SAk-s1rg\" alt=\"Line the decimal numbers\" title=\"Line the decimal numbers\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Subtract each column from right to left as you would subtract a whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-3.png\" alt=\"Subtract the decimal numbers\" class=\"wp-image-9528\" title=\"Subtract the decimal numbers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-3-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Place the decimal point in line with other decimal points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-4.png\" alt=\"Decimal point should be in line with other decimal points\" class=\"wp-image-9529\" title=\"Decimal 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});\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-subtracting-decimals-with-regrouping\">Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Regrouping in decimal subtraction is very similar to regrouping done in whole number subtraction. Let\u2019s understand with the help of an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s take an example of subtracting decimal 2.37 from 5.10. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: The decimals are like decimals. So, let&#8217;s move to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Position the smaller number below the greater number. Ensure that the digits are placed based on their place values, and the decimal points are accurately aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-5.png\" alt=\"Line the decimal points to Subtract decimals\" class=\"wp-image-9530\" title=\"Line the decimal points to Subtract decimals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-5-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Subtract each column individually, starting from the right and gradually shifting to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In case a number in the upper line is smaller than the one in the lower line, 1 should be borrowed from the left digit, adding 10 to the concerned digit. This is called regrouping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Once 1 is borrowed from the left digit, it gets reduced by 1. Hence, the subtraction can be continued with the reduced number.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-6.png\" alt=\"Subtract the decimal numbers 5.10 and 2.37\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" title=\"Subtract the decimal numbers 5.10 and 2.37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-6-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-subtracting-decimals-from-whole-numbers\">Subtracting Decimals from Whole Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s say we are subtracting decimal 0.569 ( a decimal number) from 3 (a whole number). Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: The first step is to convert the whole number into a decimal number. To do that, we add a decimal point and the required number of zeroes to the right of the whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Remember, the number of the zero added should match the length of the other decimal number given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Here, we will add three zeros after 3 to match 0.569. So 3 will become 3.000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Position the smaller number below the greater number in such a way that the decimal points are lined up.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-7.png\" alt=\"Subtract Decimals by Lining the decimal points\" class=\"wp-image-9532\" title=\"Subtract Decimals by Lining the decimal points\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-7.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-7-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Subtract the numbers by following the usual method of subtracting decimal numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-8.png\" alt=\"Subtract the decimal numbers 0.569 and 3.000\" class=\"wp-image-9533\" title=\"Subtract the decimal numbers 0.569 and 3.000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-8.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-8-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-use-of-subtraction-of-decimal-in-real-life\">Use of Subtraction of Decimal in Real Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Subtraction of decimals is used in various day-to-day activities, some of which are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Monetary transactions: A dozen eggs cost $\\$$5.50, but we pay $\\$$10 to the store clerk. Then, to return the balance amount, the store clerk gives us $\\$$4.50 back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Fuel purchase: You pay $\\$$13.8 to get 10 litres of gas for your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-9.png\" alt=\"Use of Decimal numbers at fuel purchase\" class=\"wp-image-9534\" title=\"Use of Decimal numbers at fuel purchase\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-9.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-9-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Scientific calculations: Scientists use decimal numbers to get accurate readings in their experiments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Medical readings: When using a thermometer to measure the body temperature, it will show you the readings in decimal numbers, like 98.6\u00b0 F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Construction measurements: Construction projects require measurements of the length, breadth, and height of various things, which are represented through decimal numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-10.png\" alt=\"Use of Decimal numbers on treadmill\" class=\"wp-image-9535\" title=\"Use of Decimal numbers on treadmill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-10.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-10-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Health and fitness: Various fitness equipment used in gyms like dumbbells, weight lifts, etc., have a definite weight limit, like 8 lbs or 10 lbs so that you can proceed with your fitness training as per your capabilities. The treadmill will show you the miles you have walked or run through decimal numbers. Weighing machines also display the weight in decimals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-11.png\" alt=\"Display of Decimal numbers on weighing machine\" class=\"wp-image-9536\" title=\"Display of Decimal numbers on weighing machine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-11.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-11-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Odometers: You can calculate the distance traveled in your car or bike by the odometer, which uses decimal points to show the precise reading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-12.png\" alt=\"Use of Decimal numbers in odometers\" class=\"wp-image-9537\" title=\"Use of Decimal numbers in odometers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-12.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subtracting-Decimals-12-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-solved-examples-\">Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: Subtract 0.30 from 0.70.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-16.png\" alt=\"Subtraction of 0.30 from 0.70.\" class=\"wp-image-9538\" width=\"249\" height=\"121\" title=\"Subtraction of 0.30 from 0.70.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2:<\/strong> <strong>Subtract 0.25 from 5.22.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-2-17.png\" alt=\"Subtraction of 0.25 from 5.22.\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" title=\"Subtraction of 0.25 from 5.22.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 3:<\/strong> <strong>Subtract 86.9 from 635.78.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-3-14.png\" alt=\"Subtraction of 86.90 from 635.78.\" class=\"wp-image-9540\" title=\"Subtraction of 86.90 from 635.78.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Subtracting Decimals - Definition With Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Subtract 8.20 from 9.57 and select the right option.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">1.37<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">3.25<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.96<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">1.55<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 1.37<br\/>$9.57 \u2212 8.20 = 1.37$<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pp1-1.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Subtracting decimal number 1.33 from which number will give you 6.67 as the answer?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">1.37<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">6.05<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">8<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">7.15<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 1.37<br\/>To find the answer, you can add the other decimal number with the result.<br>Hence, the missing decimal number is 8.\r\n<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Practice-Problems-2-11.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Subtracting decimal number 79.98 from 298.20, gives the answer 216.30. Is the statement true or false? Explain.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">True<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">False<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: False<br\/>On subtracting decimal number 79.98 from 298.20, we get 218.22 and not 216.30<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Practice-Problems-3-7.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Subtract 11.239 from 36.1.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">16.2<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">24.861<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">21.6<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">18.22<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 24.861<br\/>First, we need to change decimal numbers to like-decimal numbers by adding zeros. 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So, 36.1 will be re-written as 36.100<br>\r\nThen: <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Practice-Problems-4-3.png\\\"\/>\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\"><strong>Can subtracting decimal numbers result in a whole number?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\">\n\n<p>Yes, by subtracting decimal numbers, you can get a whole number as the result. However, the digits after the decimal point must be the same for both the decimal numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you subtract 1.25 from 4.25, the answer will be 3, which is a whole number.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\"><strong>How can I check if I have subtracted two decimal numbers correctly?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\">\n\n<p>To check if your answer after subtracting decimal numbers is correct, you can add the result with the smaller decimal number. If the answer is right, you will get the greater decimal number as the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you subtract 2.33 from 9.01, the answer you get is 6.68. Now, if you want to check your answer, add 6.68 to 2.33. The result you get is 9.01, which means the answer is correct.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\"><strong>Can I subtract a whole number from a decimal number?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-6abfc324-8421-413d-9edc-adc46f792b5a\">\n\n<p>Yes, the whole number can be rewritten as a decimal number by adding zeros after the decimal point. Then the process is the same as subtracting decimal numbers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table eplus-wrapper\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong> <br>&#8211; The Chinese were the first people to use and develop fractions or decimal numbers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben buys groceries for $\\$$155.50. 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