IXL | Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two decimals | 7th grade math

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Subtract.

key idea

You can make an equivalent decimal by writing extra zeros to the right of a decimal.

The decimals 0.3, 0.30, and 0.3000 are all equivalent.

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Remember to line up the decimal points. You can write extra zeros to make equivalent decimals.

Subtract as you would subtract whole numbers. Remember to write the decimal point in the answer.

The difference is 14.21.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Adding decimals

Lesson: Subtracting decimals

Lesson: Multiplying decimals

Lesson: Dividing decimals

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

D.1Add and subtract decimals

D.3Multiply decimals

D.5Divide decimals

Lesson: Adding decimals

Lesson: Subtracting decimals

Lesson: Multiplying decimals

Lesson: Dividing decimals