Decimal Subtraction Vertical Method
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Decimal Subtraction Vertical Method
📍 Part 1: Aligning Decimal Points
Remember: Always line up the decimal points when subtracting!
a) 5.7 - 2.4 = _______
b) 12.85 - 6.32 = _______
c) 9.6 - 4.28 = _______
🧮 Part 2: Simple Decimal Subtraction (No Regrouping)
Instructions: Solve these decimal subtraction problems. Show your working in the boxes below.
a) 8.9 - 3.5 = _______
b) 15.67 - 12.34 = _______
c) 7.8 - 2.6 = _______
d) 24.95 - 13.42 = _______
🔄 Part 3: Decimal Subtraction with Regrouping
Remember: When the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, you need to borrow from the next place value!
a) 6.2 - 3.8 = _______
b) 15.03 - 9.87 = _______
c) 20.4 - 12.9 = _______
d) 18.25 - 9.68 = _______
💰 Part 4: Real-Life Money Problems
Context: Use decimal subtraction to solve these New Zealand money problems.
Answer: $ __________
Answer: $ __________
Answer: $ __________
📏 Part 5: Measurement Problems
Context: Apply decimal subtraction to measurement situations.
Answer: __________ metres
Answer: __________°C
✅ Part 6: Estimation and Checking
Strategy: Always estimate your answer first, then check your work!
a) 16.8 - 9.3
Estimate: _____ - _____ = _____
Exact answer: __________
b) 25.67 - 18.94
Estimate: _____ - _____ = _____
Exact answer: __________
🤔 Part 7: Problem Solving Challenge
- 8.73 12.50
- 8.73 125
- 873
📝 Part 8: Reflection
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