Example
4.6 - 3.2
Step 1
Position the numbers so that the decimals line up.
4.6
- 3 .2
Step 2
Subtract the numbers.
4.6
- 3.2
14
Step 3
Place a decimal in the answer in line with the numbers above.
4.6
- 3 .2
1
.4
The final answer is 1.4