Solve Decimal Subtraction: 22.1 - 12.0 in Vertical Format

Question

Solve the following exercise:

22.1-12.0

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the exercise in order.

First, we'll subtract the tenths after the decimal point:

10=1 1-0=1

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

22=0 2-2=0

21=1 2-1=1

We get:

22.112.010.1 22.1\\-12.0\\10.1

Answer

10.1