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Course: 5th grade > Unit 3

Lesson 1: Subtracting decimals intro
Math
5th grade
Subtract decimals
Subtracting decimals intro
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Subtract decimals visually

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Problem

Subtract.
You may use the models shown to help find the difference.
0.71−0.46=
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
A square divided into 100 equally-sized smaller squares to represent hundredths. 71 squares are shaded and 29 squares are not shaded.
A square divided into 100 equally-sized smaller squares to represent hundredths. 46 squares are shaded and 54 squares are not shaded.