Subtracting Decimals

 

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