Question

subtract:
5.4 - 2.6
2.8
3.8
3.2
2.2

Explanation:

Step1: Align decimal points

Write the numbers vertically:

$$\begin{align*} 5.4\\ -2.6\\ \hline \end{align*}$$

Step2: Subtract tenths place

Since \(4 < 6\), borrow 1 from the ones place. \(14 - 6 = 8\) (tenths place). The ones place becomes \(5 - 1 = 4\).

Step3: Subtract ones place

Now subtract the ones place: \(4 - 2 = 2\) (ones place).

Step4: Combine results

The result is \(2.8\).

Answer:

2.8