Sure! Let’s solve each of these decimal subtraction problems step by step. The key is to
line up the decimal points and subtract digit by digit, borrowing when necessary — just like with whole numbers.
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1) 15.25 – 10.22
```
15.25
- 10.22
-------
5.03
```
✔ Answer: 5.03
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2) 9.81 – 6.51
```
9.81
- 6.51
-------
3.30 → or just 3.3
```
✔ Answer: 3.3
*(We can drop the trailing zero after the decimal if it's at the end.)*
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3) 16.205 – 9.103
```
16.205
- 9.103
--------
7.102
```
✔ Answer: 7.102
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4) 8.68 – 6.23
```
8.68
- 6.23
-------
2.45
```
✔ Answer: 2.45
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5) 72.009 – 53.112
```
72.009
- 53.112
--------
18.897
```
✔ Answer: 18.897
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6) 105.9 – 5.09
*Note: Align decimals — write 105.9 as 105.90*
```
105.90
- 5.09
---------
100.81
```
✔ Answer: 100.81
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7) 44.004 – 22.004
```
44.004
- 22.004
--------
22.000 → or just 22
```
✔ Answer: 22
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8) 65.015 – 9.008
```
65.015
- 9.008
--------
56.007
```
✔ Answer: 56.007
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9) 908.52 – 909.25
*This will give a negative result since we’re subtracting a larger number.*
```
908.52
- 909.25
--------
-0.73
```
✔ Answer: -0.73
*(You may also write it as –0.73)*
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10) 0.092 – 0.006
```
0.092
- 0.006
--------
0.086
```
✔ Answer: 0.086
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##
✔ Final Answers:
1)
5.03
2)
3.3
3)
7.102
4)
2.45
5)
18.897
6)
100.81
7)
22
8)
56.007
9)
–0.73
10)
0.086
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## 📝 Tip for Subtracting Decimals:
- Always line up the decimal points.
- Add zeros to the right if needed to make the same number of decimal places.
- Subtract as you would with whole numbers.
- Place the decimal point in the answer directly below the others.
Let me know if you’d like to see any of these worked out visually or with more explanation!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtract decimals worksheet.
