Rules for Subtracting Decimals
There are certain rules that should be followed while subtracting the decimals:
- Convert the decimal fractions to decimals.
- Use column subtraction so that the larger number is above the smaller number. Make sure the decimal places of two numbers are on the same line.
- Always subtract the digits from Right to left.
- If the digit is smaller to subtract the other digit in the lower row then borrow from the left number.
- Place the decimal point after subtraction which is as many decimal places similar to the subtracting numbers.
- Check whether the subtraction is between the smaller decimal and larger decimal or between the larger decimal and the smaller decimal.
- If the subtraction is between the smaller decimal and the larger decimal then include a negative sign in the answer.
Subtraction of Decimal
Subtraction of decimals is finding the difference between two or more decimal numbers and other numbers like whole, decimal, or natural numbers. The subtraction of decimals is similar to the subtraction of whole numbers.
Subtraction of Decimal
To find the subtraction of decimals, take two decimal numbers, one below another, place the decimal point, and adjust the digits according to their place values. Some rules and steps are followed while subtracting decimals.