★Subtract Decimals in Columns
Grade 5 Math Worksheet
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5th Grade Subtract Decimals in Columns worksheets
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Subtracting decimals in a column works like subtracting whole numbers once the decimal points are lined up, with regrouping across the point when the digit on top is smaller. On this fifth grade sheet a child subtracts twelve pairs of decimals written one under the other, each with the same number of decimal places. Each version has different numbers, and the answer key shows every difference.
What your child will learn
- Line up the decimal points
- Subtract tenths and hundredths
- Regroup across the decimal point
- Check by adding back
Common Core standard: 5.NBT.B.7
Worked example
34.56 − 8.77 = 25.79: the hundredths need regrouping, so borrow from the tenths.
Common mistake
Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger in each column instead of regrouping.
Helpful hint
Check by adding: the difference plus the lower number gives the top number.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with subtract decimals in columns?
Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger in each column instead of regrouping.
How can I help my child with subtract decimals in columns?
Check by adding: the difference plus the lower number gives the top number.
Are these 5th grade math worksheets free to print?
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