Question

what is the following difference? enter your answer in the box. 56.4 - 27.39 =

Explanation:

Step1: Align decimal points

We rewrite 56.4 as 56.40 to align with 27.39 for subtraction.

Step2: Subtract digits

Starting from the right - most digit: 0 - 9 is not possible, so we borrow 1 from 4 in the tenths place. The 4 becomes 3 and the 0 becomes 10. So 10 - 9 = 1. In the tenths place, 3 - 3 = 0. In the units place, 6 - 7 is not possible, so we borrow 1 from 5 in the tens place. The 5 becomes 4 and the 6 becomes 16. So 16 - 7 = 9. In the tens place, 4 - 2 = 2.

Answer:

29.01