Pre-Algebra Examples

$0.6 - 0.21$

Step 1

Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.

Step 2

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $0$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 3

Subtract $1$ from $10$ .

Step 4

Subtract $2$ from $5$ .

Step 5

Subtract $0$ from $0$ .

Step 6

The result of $0.6 - 0.21$ is $0.39$ .

$0.39$