Pre-Algebra Examples

$8.2 - 3.46$

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 $6$ 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 $4$ from $11$ .

Step 6

Subtract $3$ from $7$ .

Step 7

The result of $8.2 - 3.46$ is $4.74$ .

$4.74$