Solve Decimal Subtraction: 13.29 - 12.13 in Vertical Format

Question

Solve the following exercise and circle the appropriate answer:

13.29-12.13

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the following exercise in the correct order:

Subtract the hundredths after the decimal point:

93=6 9-3=6

Subtract the tenths after the decimal point:

21=1 2-1=1

Finally, we'll subtract the whole numbers before the decimal point accordingly:

32=1 3-2=1

11=0 1-1=0

We'll obtain the following result:

13.2912.1301.16 13.29\\-12.13\\01.16

Answer

1.16