This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, 5.NBT.B.7-1, focuses on developing proficiency in decimal subtraction through systematic practice. The material presents ten carefully structured subtraction problems involving decimals with varying place values, progressing from simpler calculations with tenths to more complex problems involving hundredths. The problems are arranged to help students build confidence while maintaining proper decimal alignment and place value understanding.
The worksheet begins with basic decimal subtraction problems like 3.8 - 1.6 and gradually advances to more challenging calculations such as 8.02 - 6.75, requiring students to work with different decimal places while maintaining accurate alignment. Each problem reinforces the importance of decimal point placement and helps students develop proper subtraction techniques with decimals. The vertical format of the problems emphasizes the crucial skill of aligning decimal points and corresponding place values for accurate calculation.
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