Grade 6 maths · L.4 · Decimal operations
Subtract a decimal from a whole number
Write the whole number with a decimal point and zeros, then subtract.
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Subtract: 7 − 3.7
Answer: 3.3
Subtract: 9 − 8.4
Answer: 0.6
Subtract: 9 − 3.7
Answer: 5.3
Tip: Write the whole number with a decimal point and zeros, then subtract.
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