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What do you do when subtracting decimals and the bottom number is bigger than the top number?
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∙ 14y ago
It means the answer will be negative. (Because you're taking away more than you're starting with.)
Go ahead and subtract the smaller number from the bigger one, and then make the result negative.
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What is the bigger number 1.50 or 1.05 decimals?
1.50 is bigger than 1.05.
How do you covert fractions into decimals?
You divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number)
What is bigger 0.41 or 0.041 in decimals?
The number 0.41 is ten times larger than the number 0.041
How do you order decimals least to greatest?
You order decimals from least to greatest by looking at the whole number and seeing which whole number is bigger. If the whole numbers are the same you look in the tenths place and see
How is adding on number line different from subtracting on a number line?
When subtracting, the number moves to the left (negative direction). When adding, the number moves to the right (positive direction).
When adding and subtracting decimals will your answer be a mixed number?
Yes
What do you get when you subtract a positive from a positive?
Depends. If you are subtracting a bigger number from a smaller number, such as 3 - 5, you will get a negative result, -2. If you are subtracting a smaller number from a bigger number, such as 12 - 3 you will get a positive result, 9.
What is the bigger number 1.50 or 1.05 decimals?
1.50 is bigger than 1.05.
What are the three rules of adding and subtracting decimals for 5 grade?
line up the decimal point when your adding and subtracting. add annex a zero when you have extra number. sometimes you can use a number line.
What happens to the decimal in adding and subtracting decimals?
When you are adding and subtracting decimals, youare +/- ing the whole numbers and tenths in the number. the decimal might go away ex: 1.3-0.3=1 or it won't ex: 1.9-0.3=1.6
What is the rule for significant figures when adding or subtracting decimals?
When adding and/or subtracting, your answer can only show as many decimal places as the measurement having the fewest number in the decimal places.
Who to convert fractions to decimals?
Divide the top number by the bottom number.
What do you do when you add or subtract decimals?
Adding and subtracting decimals is easy. When you put the numbers one above the other, line up the decimals vertically and treat as you would any whole number just keep the decimals in line and bring it straight down to your answer.
How do you covert fractions into decimals?
You divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number)
Is there a website that turns fractions to decimals?
Any calculator will do that. Divide the top number by the bottom number.
When subtracting does the bigger number have to be on the top?
the bigger number needs to be on top if you stack you're numbers
What is bigger 0.41 or 0.041 in decimals?
The number 0.41 is ten times larger than the number 0.041
