Question

Subtract $2.367$ from $23.8$

Answer 1

Step 1. Converting the given decimal number into like decimals, we get $2.367$ and $23.800$

Step 2. Write down the numbers, one under the other in one column.

Step 3. Now, subtract.

$$\begin{gathered} 23.800 \\ -2.367 \\ ---- \\ 21.433 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the result is $21.433$.