Pre-Algebra Examples

$85.4 - 1.19$

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 $9$ from $10$ .

Step 4

Subtract $1$ from $3$ .

Step 5

Subtract $1$ from $5$ .

Step 6

Subtract $0$ from $8$ .

Step 7

The result of $85.4 - 1.19$ is $84.21$ .

$84.21$