Solve Decimal Subtraction: Calculate 5.7 - 2.3

5.72.3= 5.7-2.3= ?

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00:00 Solve
00:03 We'll use long subtraction for calculation
00:07 We'll place the decimal point in the appropriate position
00:10 We'll start by subtracting the corresponding smallest digits
00:15 We'll substitute and continue to subtract and calculate
00:19 And this is the solution to the question

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5.72.3= 5.7-2.3= ?

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  • Step 1: Align the numbers by their decimal points:
    5.72.3\begin{array}{c} 5.7 \\ - 2.3 \\ \hline \end{array}
  • Step 2: Subtract the digits in the tenths place 73=47 - 3 = 4.
  • Step 3: Subtract the digits in the units place 52=35 - 2 = 3.
  • Step 4: Write down the result by combining both differences, making sure to keep the decimal point aligned: 3.43.4.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3.4 3.4 .

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3.4

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