Sure! Let’s solve each subtraction problem step by step. The key to subtracting decimals is to
line up the decimal points and subtract digit by digit, borrowing when necessary — just like with whole numbers.
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🔢 Problem 1:
26.732 - 3.321
```
26.732
- 3.321
--------
23.411
```
✔ Answer: 23.411
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🔢 Problem 2:
51.373 - 29.234
```
51.373
- 29.234
--------
22.139
```
✔ Answer: 22.139
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🔢 Problem 3:
37.144 - 0.998
```
37.144
- 0.998
--------
36.146
```
*(Borrow from the tenths place since 4 < 8 in thousandths, then 3 < 9 in hundredths, etc.)*
✔ Answer: 36.146
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🔢 Problem 4:
6.703 - 1.987
```
6.703
- 1.987
--------
4.716
```
*(Borrow as needed — e.g., 0 becomes 10 after borrowing, but need to borrow again from 7 → 6, etc.)*
✔ Answer: 4.716
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🔢 Problem 5:
36.118 - 17.229
```
36.118
- 17.229
--------
18.889
```
✔ Answer: 18.889
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🔢 Problem 6:
837.12 - 38.09
*Note: Add trailing zeros for alignment: 837.120 - 38.090*
```
837.120
- 38.090
---------
799.030 → 799.03
```
✔ Answer: 799.03
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🔢 Problem 7:
27.117 - 16.073
```
27.117
- 16.073
--------
11.044
```
✔ Answer: 11.044
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🔢 Problem 8:
45.538 - 44.930
```
45.538
- 44.930
--------
0.608
```
✔ Answer: 0.608
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🔢 Problem 9:
107.732 - 88.888
```
107.732
- 88.888
---------
18.844
```
✔ Answer: 18.844
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🔢 Problem 10:
299.336 - 199.778
```
299.336
- 199.778
---------
99.558
```
✔ Answer: 99.558
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🔢 Problem 11:
6.607 - 6.118
```
6.607
- 6.118
--------
0.489
```
✔ Answer: 0.489
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🔢 Problem 12:
78.301 - 14.557
```
78.301
- 14.557
--------
63.744
```
✔ Answer: 63.744
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🔢 Problem 13:
81.312 - 79.432
```
81.312
- 79.432
--------
1.880 → 1.88
```
✔ Answer: 1.88
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🔢 Problem 14:
99.001 - 90.663
```
99.001
- 90.663
--------
8.338
```
✔ Answer: 8.338
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🔢 Problem 15:
31.309 - 17.223
```
31.309
- 17.223
--------
14.086
```
✔ Answer: 14.086
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##
✔ Final Answers (in order):
1.
23.411
2.
22.139
3.
36.146
4.
4.716
5.
18.889
6.
799.03
7.
11.044
8.
0.608
9.
18.844
10.
99.558
11.
0.489
12.
63.744
13.
1.88
14.
8.338
15.
14.086
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or step-by-step visuals for any specific problem! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtracting decimals worksheet year 6.
