Pre-Algebra Examples

$200 - 1.4$

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 $4$ from $10$ .

Step 4

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

Step 5

Subtract $1$ from $9$ .

Step 6

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

Step 7

Subtract $0$ from $9$ .

Step 8

Subtract $0$ from $1$ .

Step 9

The result of $200 - 1.4$ is $198.6$ .

$198.6$