Subtract 2 Decimals  Learn  Contents and Search  Practice  Next Lesson  Play  Previous Lesson  Explore   Feedback   Subtracting Decimals How to subtract decimals that have different numbers of decimal places Write the number that is being subtracted from. Write the number that is being subtracted below the the first number so that the decimal point of the bottom number is directly below and lined up with the top decimal point. Add zeros to the right side of the decimal with fewer decimal places so that each decimal has the same number of decimal places. Subtract the bottom number from the top number. Example: Subtract 11.48 - 3.2756 11.4800 3.2756 8.2044   Return to Top Practice Subtracting Decimal Numbers You have correct and   incorrect.  This is percent correct. Return to Top Tell Others About This Site Play Game What is it? Best Score How many correct answers can you get in 60 seconds? Extra time is awarded for each correct answer. Play longer by getting more correct. How fast can you get 20 more correct answers than wrong answers? Sudoku Return to Top Explore Math Lessons by Grade Kindergarten  First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Review Math Topics Addition Algebra Comparing Counting Decimals Division Equations Estimation Exponents Fractions Geometry Graphs Measurement Mental Math Money Multiplication Naming Numbers Patterns Percent Place Value Practical Math Properties Ratios Statistics Subtraction Math Resources Schools Teachers Parents Home Schooling Web Resources Spelling Lessons by Grade First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth or - Practice Your Word List Vocabulary Lessons by Grade First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Geography States of the United States Nations of the World Geographical Photos Return to Top About This Site Frequently Asked Questions Send Us Feedback About this Site Privacy Policy Share| Return to Top