Subtract decimals to thousandths
Line up the decimal points, one number under the other. Start at the thousandths place on the right and work left.
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7.599 − 2.286 =
Answer: 5.313
4.157 − 3.157 =
Answer: 1.000
6.514 − 6.413 =
Answer: 0.101
Tip: Line up the decimal points, one number under the other. Start at the thousandths place on the right and work left.
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