Subtracting Decimals

Subtracting decimals is easy when you keep your work neat

To subtract decimals, follow these steps:

Write down the two numbers, one under the other, with the decimal points lined up.

Add zeros so the numbers have the same length

Then subtract normally, remembering to put the decimal point in the answer

Example: Subtract 0.03 from 1.1

Line the decimals up:

1.1
0.03

"Pad" with zeros:

1.10
0.03

Subtract:

1.10
0.03
1.07

Answer: 1.07
So, that was just like 110 3 = 107, but with the decimal point in a different position

Example: Calculate 7.005-0.55

Line the decimals up:

7.005
0.55

"Pad" with zeros:

7.005
0.550

Subtract:

7.005
0.550
6.455

Answer: 6.455
And that was just like 7,005 550 = 6,455