Question

Find the difference.

34.56-23.22

Answer 1

The steps to subtract decimals are as follows:

Step 1: Change all the given decimals to like decimals.

Step 2: Arrange the decimals in columns such that the digits having the same place value are placed in the same column. The decimal points must also be positioned in the same column.

Step 3: Now, subtract the arranged numbers like whole numbers.

Step 4: In the difference, put the decimal point in the decimal point column.

    34.56    

-    23.22   

−−−−−−−−−−
11.34